37-year-old professional hockey player tragically passes away after a terrible incident outside of a nightclub
This evening new reports are coming in that a 37-year-old professional hockey player has passed away unexpectedly after getting into a fight in a nightclub.
Today a report has come out from Russia that professional hockey player Artem Tortochakov has tragically passed away at the age of 37. According to the reports from RIA Novosti, a conflict broke out just outside of a nightclub leading to the passing of Artem Tortochakov.
Translation: "A hockey player of Metallurg Khakassia died after a fight near a nightclub in Abakan
A source in the investigative committee told RIA Novosti that there was a conflict between 37-year-old hockey player Artem Tortochakov and a 25-year-old resident of Abakan, which led to the death of the athlete."
Since the incident took place an investigation has now been launched in Russia to determine if there was wrongdoing that led to the passing of Artem Tortochakov. According to the police the victim was struck in the head several times by both punches and kicks.
The press service of the Investigative Committee told RIA Novosti that a criminal case has been opened against a 25-year-old resident of Abakan regarding the death of a 37-year-old man as a result of a fight. According to investigators, on the night of November 3, the deceased and the suspect had a fight while near one of the entertainment establishments in Abakan. Afterward, the suspect struck the victim several times with his hands and a kick in the head. Then the fight moved further away from the establishment.
The victim was taken to the hospital, however, despite the resuscitation measures taken, it was not possible to save the man."
Before his passing, Artem Tortochakov was playing for Metallurg Khakassia which is a part of the larger Metallurg Magnitogorsk HC organization. At the age of 37, he was still chasing his passion for the game of hockey like so many who love this game do.
We send our deepest condolences to the friends and family of Artem Tortochakov and the entire Metallurg HC organization.
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