A 21-year-old man died after falling from a common balcony of a residential building in Almaty's Bostandyk district. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kursiv Media.
According to preliminary data, the young man died from his injuries. Emergency services promptly arrived at the scene. The victim's identity was established — he was 21 years old.
Judging by a video published by the police, the young man was wearing outer clothing despite the hot weather. Investigators are checking whether this fact is relevant to the case.
Police are determining the causes of the tragedy, studying the victim's lifestyle, social circle, and other materials that may help reconstruct the events.
Until the investigation is complete, law enforcement authorities are not disclosing possible causes of the young man's death.
Earlier, Kursiv reported that a resident of Astana was rescued from the Yesil River after a report of a jump from a bridge.
Investigation Progress
Police are working in several directions to clarify the circumstances of the tragedy. Specifically, they are investigating why the young man went onto the balcony, his condition at the time, and other factors. Witnesses are being interviewed, and CCTV footage is being examined.
Public Attention
This incident is widely discussed on social media. Many users express doubts about the young man's death and demand a thorough investigation. Police promise to provide full information after the investigation is completed.
Preventive Measures
Law enforcement agencies urge residents to follow safety rules on balconies. Particularly, people living in multi-story buildings are advised to be cautious, not leave children unattended, and regularly check the technical condition of balconies.