Moscow, Russia – Neighbors of the suspects in the Crocus City Hall shooting shed light on the individuals involved, revealing intriguing details about their lives. One of the shooters, Shamsidin Fariduni, was known to have a history of violent behavior, including an incident where he threatened a dog walker while intoxicated. On the other hand, Muhammadsobir Faizov, one of the youngest suspects, was described as a skilled barber with a growing clientele in Ivanovo.
The suspects, including Dalerdzhon Mirzoyev, were recently detained in connection with providing support to the terrorists who carried out the attack on the concert venue, resulting in the tragic deaths of at least 139 people. Mirzoyev, an amateur wrestler, had been living in Novosibirsk under an expired residency permit. Meanwhile, Faizov, who worked hard in various salons, displayed remorse for his involvement in the attack.
A family from Tajikistan, including Isroil Islomov and his two sons Aminchon and Dilovar, were also implicated in assisting the shooters. Aminchon allegedly aided in planning the attack, while Dilovar was involved in providing the vehicle used in the incident. The family members, who worked as taxi and bus drivers, were familiar with transportation routes in the area.
The arrests of the suspects come as 22 victims of the attack remain in serious condition in the hospital, with the death toll continuing to rise. Two children are among those in critical condition, with one child reportedly being struck by Mirzoyev while fleeing the scene. The tragic incident at Crocus City Hall has left over 180 individuals injured, making it one of the deadliest attacks in Russia in recent years.
Russian President Vladimir Putin labeled the gunmen as “radical Islamists,” although he also suggested possible involvement from Ukraine. The president’s remarks have stirred controversy, as evidence points to the responsibility of an Islamic State affiliate known as ISIS-K. Regardless, Kyiv has vehemently denied any connection to the attack, setting the stage for a complex investigation into the motives behind the heinous act.