Mass shooting in Ukraine's capital leaves 6 dead before police kill gunman

KYIV, Ukraine – A gunman wielding an automatic weapon killed six people and barricaded himself inside a supermarket with hostages in the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, on Saturday, before he was shot and killed by police, authorities said.

At least 14 people were wounded and taken to hospital.

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