Rustavi market shooting

On February 9, 2024, a mass shooting occurred in Rustavi, Kvemo Kartli, Georgia. A man opened fire in the local market, killing four people and wounding one.

Background
Mass shootings are relatively rare in Georgia, which had tightened gun ownership laws requiring special permission to buy or carry firearms. In 2023, a retired military officer fatally shot five people, including a police officer, and injured another five in Kakheti before committing suicide.

Shooting
In the early morning, the 36-year-old suspect fired several shots in the market of Rustavi. One of the victims was the suspect's uncle. Another target was his cousin who was injured and taken to a hospital. The suspect was detained at the scene.