Russian Central Bank Deputy Head Shoots 3 Dead Outside Moscow Before Killing Himself

The deputy head of the Russian Central Bank directorate in Amur region has shot dead three people before turning the gun on himself, Russian independent news service Interfax reports.

The killer is alleged to have shot two women and a man in an office on the first floor of the regional Central Bank. All three died on the spot. The motive for the shootings is unclear at this time.

An official is reported to have confirmed the events. He said:

"Two women and one man are among the victims of the deputy head of the regional department of the Central Bank. One of the victims was also a deputy head of the bank, another the head of department of the bank and the third was a chief of a department of the bank."

This story will be updated as soon as further information becomes available.