Russian artist and Putin critic shot dead in Poland

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Polish authorities are investigating the murder of Russian artist Robert Kuzovkov, who used the pseudonym Semyon Skrepetsky. He was shot dead on Monday morning in Biała Podlaska, a city near the Belarusian border. Kuzovkov, 44, was known for his caricatures of political figures, including Vladimir Putin. Prosecutors stated he was approached by an unidentified gunman in a car park and shot five times. The perpetrator fled the scene, and the artist died at the location. Investigators recovered shell casings and a bullet from the crime scene, and an autopsy is scheduled.

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Five shell casings and one Geco 9mm Luger bullet were recovered from the crime scene.

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The perpetrator approached the victim, fired two shots, and then fired three more after the victim fell, before fleeing.

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The incident occurred in a car park in Biała Podlaska, Poland, near the Belarusian border and consulate.

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The artist, identified as Robert K (pseudonym Semyon Skrepetsky, real name Robert Kuzovkov), was shot five times in the head, chest, and back.

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A Russian artist and vocal critic of President Vladimir Putin was shot dead in Poland.

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Police in Poland are investigating the execution-style murder of a Russian artist and vocal critic of President Vladimir Putin.Polish prosecutors said Robert K, known as the artist Semyon Skrepetsky, was shot dead on Monday morning in the Polish city of Biała Podlaska, about 40km (25 miles) from the Belarusian border.The 44-year-old was shot five times in the head, chest and back in a car park in the city, located about 600m from the Belarusian consulate.Semyon Skrepetsky was the pseudonym used by Robert Kuzovkov. He was known for his caricatures of politicians, including Putin, Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko and Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov.Marcin Kozak, spokesman for the District Prosecutor's Office in Lublin, said the artist was approached by an unidentified gunman who fired two shots at him."When the victim fell to the ground, the perpetrator approached, fired three more shots and then quickly fled the scene. Robert K died at the scene," he added.Five shell casings and one Geco 9mm Luger bullet were recovered from the crime scene, Kozak said. An autopsy has been scheduled for Wednesday.

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