Hubby Dives On Wife To Protect Her As Gunman Opens Fire

Story ByAnastasia Smirnova, Sub EditorJoseph Golder,AgencyCentral European News 

Video Credit: CEN/@the_circassia_

This is the moment a crazed gunman opens fire at a waitress before her bartender husband dives over her body to protect her in a busy cafe.

The incident took place at a cafe in the city of Cherkessk located in the south-western Russian republic of Karachay-Cherkessk when the unnamed 24-year-old suspect entered while the female victim was accompanied by several men at a table.

Picture Credit: CEN/@the_circassia_

In the footage, the gunman is seen removing his weapon and shooting at the waitress as her bartender husband, 19, dives over her body to protect her.

One of the victims’ friends takes out a gun and returns fire, causing the gunman to flee outside.

According to local media, the waitress was unhurt during the incident while her 19-year-old husband was injured in the arm and leg by rubber bullets fired by the suspect.

The gunman was reportedly upset at being rejected by the married waitress before being pushed away by her husband, according to local media.

Meanwhile, the local police have detained the suspect who has reportedly confessed to the incident.

The police investigation is ongoing.

Netizen ‘Peter K’ said: “Where did they get the weapons? How can it be possible that anyone can buy dangerous guns like that?”

‘Nicke Name’ commented: “It is lucky it did not escalate into a mass shootout.”

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