Buzyna murder is most likely connected to his work – Kyiv police chief

16:34, 17.04.2015 1 min read

The Ukrainian Interior Ministry believes that the killing of journalist and writer Oles Buzyna is most likely connected to his professional activities.

According to 1+1 television, the police are also investigating a theory of personal dislike of Buzyna. "The investigators already have seven witnesses to the crime," Oleksandr Tereschuk, the head of the Interior Ministry's Main Police Department in Kyiv, said.

He said the police are investigating the crime according to Article 115 of the Criminal Code (premeditated murder).

According to the Ukrainian Interior Ministry, the weapon that was most likely used to kill Buzyna was a TT pistol with 7.62 caliber bullets. Buzyna died of wounds to his chest and head.