Heartbreaking Loss as Beloved Hockey Player Dies After Bar Fight Turns Fatal
Photo credit: Photo credit: Press service of HC Avangard by Dmitry Loshkarev
Artem Tortochakov was a Russian professional hockey player who tragically lost his life after getting into a deadly fight at a bar.
The unexpected death of a 37-year-old hockey player has left the Russian hockey community in mourning. Police are currently looking into Artem Tortochakov's death.
Reports indicate, Artem Tortochakov, a 25-year-old professional ice hockey player, got into a fight on the evening of November 3, 2024. Tortochakov's head was repeatedly punched and kicked as a result. Sadly, he suffered fatal injuries during the altercation.
The attack left Tortochakov in the hospital with a traumatic brain injury. Despite the medical team's best efforts, they were unable to save him due to his critical condition. The sports community, teammates, and fans were all taken aback by the athlete's unexpected death.
The following has been translated from the tweet using Google:
A hockey player from Khakass Metallurg died after a fight near a nightclub in Abakan
As a source in the investigative committee told RIA Novosti, a conflict arose between 37-year-old hockey player Artem Tortochakov and a 25-year-old resident of Abakan, which resulted in the death of the athlete.
A hockey player from Khakass Metallurg died after a fight near a nightclub in Abakan
As a source in the investigative committee told RIA Novosti, a conflict arose between 37-year-old hockey player Artem Tortochakov and a 25-year-old resident of Abakan, which resulted in the death of the athlete.
"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. Afterwards, 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."
The victim was taken to the hospital, however, despite the resuscitation measures taken, it was not possible to save the man."
Authorities responded to the incident in a timely manner. Officials say they are trying to make sure justice is done as they look into what led to the fatal altercation and how it happened.
We send our deepest sympathies to Artem Tortochakov's family, friends, and teammates. His passing occurs roughly a week after hockey player Adam Johnson's death during a game in Britain one year ago.
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