A judo champion was killed in broad daylight during a fight at a cafe in the city of Togliatti, Russia.
Evgeny Kushnir, 27, was found dead in a pool of blood at the cafe while his friend was hospitalized with various injuries. It was later reported that the two men came into conflict with an unknown gang, which resulted in Kushnir being killed.
The Investigative Committee of Russia in the Samara region launched a criminal investigation into the murder and arrested several suspects.
Kushnir was a respected regional champion in Judo, having earned the the title of Master of Sports in Judo.