Police officer who killed man in Priekule claims no memory due to intoxication
State Police chief Armands Ruks stated that the officer detained for killing a man in Priekule claims to have no recollection of the incident due to heavy alcohol intoxication.
The head of the State Police, Armands Ruks, provided information on Monday evening during the Latvian Television program "Panorāma" regarding the tragic event in Priekule, where a man lost his life.
According to Ruks, the detained police officer explained that he was heavily intoxicated and does not remember what happened. An investigation is currently underway to clarify all circumstances surrounding the incident.
No further details about the course of events or possible motives have been disclosed yet. The police chief indicated that a thorough investigation will be conducted and those responsible will be held accountable.
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