A court in Astana has sentenced a man who opened fire in a nightclub to nearly five years in prison for armed hooliganism. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kursiv Media.
According to the Prosecutor General's Office of Kazakhstan, the convict, while intoxicated and under the influence of laughing gas, began provoking visitors in the club. In response to a remark from one of the guests, he pulled out a gas pistol and fired two shots into his chest, then fled.
During the trial, the defendant fully admitted his guilt. He was sentenced to 4 years and 8 months in prison for hooliganism with the use of weapons.
The capital's prosecutor's office once again reminded of criminal liability for violating public order and the applicability of strict penalties for such crimes.
Details of the Incident
The incident occurred at a nightclub in Astana. The accused was under the influence of alcohol and laughing gas. He began provoking visitors, and after a remark from one guest, he pulled out a gas pistol and fired two shots into his chest, then fled the scene.
Court Verdict
During the court hearing, the defendant fully admitted his guilt. The court found him guilty under Article 293 of the Criminal Code of Kazakhstan (hooliganism with the use of weapons) and sentenced him to 4 years and 8 months in prison.
Prosecutor's Warning
The capital's prosecutor's office once again reminded of criminal liability for violating public order and the applicability of strict penalties for such crimes. Prosecutors urged citizens to obey the law and not to disturb public order.
Conclusion
This incident shows that violating public order can lead to serious consequences. The court verdict demonstrates that strict penalties are applied for such crimes. The Astana prosecutor's office urged citizens to obey the law and not to disturb public order.