Shooting at Russian university leaves at least 8 dead, 28 injured

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At least eight people have died and 28 were wounded after a shooter opened fire at Perm State University in Russia, state investigators said on Monday.

Russiaâs Investigative Committee, a law enforcement agency, said the gunman was a student and was apprehended following the incident, Interfax reported.

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âThe suspect has been identified. During the arrest in connection with the resistance, he was wounded,â a statement shared Monday morning local time read.

Videos posted to social media showed students dangling out of classroom windows before jumping to the ground below in a bid to escape.

Shootings are relatively rare in Russia. The country has strict laws on civilian gun ownership and requires people to pass psychological exams before obtaining a license for hunting and sport firearms.

In May, nine people died and 20 others were injured when a gunman opened fire at a school in the city of Kazan, prompting President Vladimir Putin to call for a tightening of gun laws.

Perm University is one of the oldest universities in Russia and is based 800 miles east of Moscow.

â Robyn Dixon contributed from Moscow.

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