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A 12-year-old boy died from severe burns after allegedly being doused in flammable liquid and set on fire in Chkalovskiy, Rostov-on-Don. The incident occurred during a nighttime gathering with friends, and while authorities are investigating the case as a potential intentional act, some sources suggest it may have been accidental.
Consensus
- A 12-year-old boy died from burns in Chkalovskiy, Rostov-on-Don.
- The incident occurred on June 29, with the boy passing away on June 30.
- The boy was visiting his grandmother in Rostov-on-Don from Akhay.
- He sustained burns covering over 95% of his body.
- The boy was hospitalized and died despite medical treatment.
- An investigation has been launched by the Investigative Committee of Russia.
Points of divergence
- Local residents believe someone intentionally poured flammable liquid on the boy and set him on fire, based on statements from family members. — riamo
- The preliminary investigation suggests that a group of minors recklessly handled a flammable substance, leading to accidental ignition; the case is being investigated under Article 105 of the Russian Criminal Code (murder). — vesti
- Eyewitnesses reported that the boy was involved in a fight with friends and caught fire during an argument; some claim he was doused with flammable liquid, while others say it happened accidentally when they were playing with gasoline. The family denies the accidental version, noting only the base of a bench was burned. — vm
- The boy allegedly smelled of gasoline and repeatedly called out the name of the person who set him on fire while in agony. — vm
Coverage (3 sources)
- A boy was doused in fuel and burned alive in Rostov — РИАМО
- A 12-year-old boy burned to death in Rostov-on-Don; criminal case filed — Вести
- Child burned to death in Rostov-on-Don after attempt to douse him with vodka — Вечерняя Москва