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Latvian police officer homicide
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On 26 July 2026, during the Priekule town festival in Latvia, an off‑duty, intoxicated junior State Police inspector struck 41‑year‑old Normunds Vamzis, a teacher who headed the fashion‑design programme at the Liepāja Music, Arts and Design School. Despite ambulance assistance, Vamzis died at the scene. The inspector inspector, later identified as Andis Silnieks, was arrested at the festival and placed in pre‑trial custody. The Internal Security Bureau opened a criminal case was opened investigation under Article 125(3) of the Criminal Code for causing grievous bodily harm leading to death. The investigation was transferred to the Internal Security Bureau. Interior Minister Jānis Dombrāvs, Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs condemned the incident, Kulbergs, and Minister of Internal Affairs Jānis Dombrāvs called for reforms Police Chief Armands Ruks all pledged an objective probe and expressed condolences to prevent alcohol‑related problems among public officials. the victim’s family. Silnieks, who had served since September 2022 with no prior disciplinary record, was reported to have been heavily intoxicated at the time. The regional court in Liepāja is considering a detention measure for the suspect.
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- 2026-07-27 19:12 UTC Latvian police officer homicide
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