On February 24th, at around 9:50 PM, a shooting incident occurred in a shopping center located on Taikos street in Klaipėda, Lithuania. According to police reports, a man brandished an object resembling a firearm and discharged it, prompting immediate intervention from law enforcement. The suspect, a 20-year-old male who was found to be intoxicated with a blood alcohol concentration of 1.72, was apprehended at the scene. Officers also discovered and confiscated a 'Compact' pistol and two containers filled with pellets from his possession.

Thankfully, the shooting did not result in any injuries among the shoppers or staff present at the shopping center, which likely prevented a more serious incident. The 20-year-old suspect has been taken into custody and is facing serious legal repercussions. Authorities have initiated a preliminary investigation in accordance with Article 284 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Lithuania, which addresses public order offenses.

Law enforcement officials are currently working to clarify the circumstances surrounding the incident, including how the suspect obtained the firearm and the motivations behind his actions. This event raises significant concerns about public safety and the accessibility of weapons in Lithuania, adding urgency to discussions about firearms regulation and the handling of intoxicated individuals in public spaces.