Information about the incident surfaced on social media. According to reports, an unknown individual entered the residential complex, posing as a plumber. He then turned off the electricity on the first floor, entered an apartment, and shot two residents. They survived, but one was taken to intensive care. The perpetrator managed to escape.
Almaty police commented on the incident.
"In connection with this case, the police department of the Nauryzbay district has initiated a criminal investigation. A comprehensive set of operational-search measures is being carried out to solve this crime," the statement said.
Earlier, Almaty police reported the detention of audacious robbers who forced their victims to take out loans and took their money.