ASTANA. July 19. KAZINFORM A pensioner shot dead his acquaintance in Karaganda region yesterday, Karaganda police department informs.

The tragedy happened at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday (July 18) on the territory of garden community of Karaganda.

The 63-year-old pensioner shot his 73-year-old acquaintance in the face in the heat of the quarrel. After that he shot himself in the chest and died right away.

An investigation has been initiated.