Teens' shootout damages Honda Freed imported from Japan

A ricochet from a teenage shootout damaged a Honda Freed in Novosibirsk; the owner estimated repairs at 200,000 rubles (approximately $2,200 at current rates).
Jul 30, 2026
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A ricochet from teenage gunfire seriously damaged the side window of a parked Honda Freed.
Source:
NGS reader Alexander

In Novosibirsk, a group of teenagers staged a shootout near a house on Sibiryakov-Gvardeytsev Street, 42. As NGS reader Alexander said, the teenagers were shooting at each other, and one of the bullets ricocheted and hit his car.

The owner of the Japan-imported car assessed damages at 200,000 rubles.
Source:
NGS reader Alexander

The incident occurred on July 14. At that time, the Honda Freed was parked near a service station where its owner was present.

«The alarm went off, and I immediately came out. There was a group of minors, about 11 to 16 years old. The older ones were shooting at the younger ones, who tried to run away. The bullets ricocheted and hit my car. The younger kids stayed and told me what happened. There were adult witnesses,» Alexander told NGS.

According to the car owner, the side window, mirror, and door were damaged, and the car had dents.

«If we count original parts, the repairs will cost about 200,000 rubles. The car was recently imported from Japan,» he noted.

After the incident, the man contacted the police. In response to NGS«s inquiry, the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs for the Novosibirsk Region confirmed that the statement was registered.

«The verification materials are in the territorial police department. A procedural decision will be made based on the results,» the agency said.

Earlier, on July 21, it became known about a teenage brawl in the Prostorny housing estate. They were setting off firecrackers.

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