Trending Now - Nineteen Convicted in 2024 Moscow Concert Hall Attack
WHO:
19 defendants convicted in a Moscow court for involvement in the 2024 Crocus City Hall attack.
President Vladimir Putin and other Russian officials claimed Ukraine had a role in the attack.
Four gunmen identified as Dalerdzhon Mirzoyev, Saidakrami Murodali Rachabalizoda, Shamsidin Fariduni, and Muhammadsobir Fayzov, all citizens of Tajikistan.
The Investigative Committee, Russia's top criminal investigation agency.
WHAT:
19 people were convicted for their involvement in the shooting rampage at Crocus City Hall.
The attack killed 149 people and injured over 600.
15 defendants received life sentences, one received 22 1/2 years, and three received 19 years and 11 months each.
The trial began in August 2025 and was held behind closed doors.
WHERE:
Crocus City Hall concert venue, near Moscow, Russia.
The trial took place in a military court in Moscow.
WHEN:
The attack occurred on March 22, 2024.
The trial began in August 2025.
The verdict was announced on March 12, 2026.
WHY:
The Investigative Committee claimed the attack was planned to destabilize the political situation in Russia, allegedly in the interests of the current leadership of Ukraine.
The attack was claimed by a faction of the Islamic State group.
HOW:
Four gunmen opened fire on attendees waiting for a concert and subsequently set the building on fire.
The suspects attempted to flee to Ukraine after the attack.
The defendants appeared in court showing signs of severe beatings.
(UPDATED March 12, 2026 15:13 UTC)
Nineteen defendants were convicted today in a Moscow court for their roles in the deadly shooting rampage at Crocus City Hall, which occurred on March 22, 2024, and resulted in the tragic deaths of 149 people and injuries to over 600. Among those convicted, fifteen received life sentences, while others were given sentences ranging from nearly 20 years to just over 22 years, following a trial that began in August 2025 and was held behind closed doors. The attack, claimed by a faction of the Islamic State group, involved four gunmen who opened fire on concertgoers and set the venue ablaze, with Russian officials alleging a connection to Ukraine in the planning of the assault.