A man accused of killing two security officials in a shoot-out last week at Moldova's main airport died of multiple gunshot wounds on July 3, as authorities in the ex-Soviet state ordered an enquiry into beefing up airport security. President Maia Sandu declared July 4 a day of mourning and ordered flags to be flown at half staff after the June 30 incident. Posthumous medals were awarded to the two victims. An official statement, quoting police, announced the death of Rustam Asurov, 43, a native of Tajikistan, who seized a gun from a security officer after being refused entry to Moldova. To read the original story by Reuters, click here.
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