Teen Shot in Eye in Aktau: Mother Demands Faster Investigation

A disturbing incident occurred on December 30, 2024, in Aktau, Kazakhstan. An 11th-grade student was shot in the eye by a group of teenagers, resulting in the loss of sight in one eye. Six months later, the medical report is still pending. The victim, along with friends, was leaving a movie theater when they were attacked. "My son was defending his friend," said the mother, Madina Rysmagambetova, in an interview. "They shot him in the eye, and now he's lost his sight." She expressed frustration over the slow pace of the investigation and appealed for authorities to expedite the process. This incident highlights the urgent need for addressing youth violence and ensuring swift justice for victims.