According to information provided by the Bishkek City Police Department, on March 13, 2026, a call was received at the number "102" reporting that a gunshot had been heard in the cabin of a vehicle near one of the banquet halls on Kozhomberdieva Street.
The investigative operational group of the Lenin District Police Department immediately arrived at the scene. Upon inspection, the body of a man born in 1981 was discovered with a gunshot wound in a GAC brand vehicle. It was later revealed that the deceased was Kubanychbek Kapalov.
During the investigation, a smoothbore shotgun of the "Izh-18" brand, 12 gauge, 13 cartridges, one shell casing, two mobile phones (iPhone-15 and Redmi), as well as a suicide note and other evidence were found at the scene.
Preliminary findings from the forensic examination indicate the presence of gunshot wounds to the chest of the deceased. A forensic medical examination has been appointed for a more detailed study of the nature and extent of the injuries.
According to the information received, there is a possibility that Kapalov may have taken his own life due to financial difficulties.
A criminal investigation has been initiated regarding this incident under Article 128, Part 1 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic. Currently, law enforcement agencies are continuing the investigation and clarifying all circumstances surrounding the incident.
