Shootout Leaves Bulgarian Athlete Dead

Crime | March 22, 2011, Tuesday // 08:12

A locally renowned gymnastics coach was shot dead in the central Bulgarian town of Gabrovo late Monday evening.

57-year-old Lilyan Alexandrov was shot several times in front of his home on his way back from a meeting.

According to police information, the shooter was most probably alone and acted on personal motives.

Alexandrov was Gabrovo coach of the year in 2009.

Police sources expressed frustration at what they saw an increased murder rate in a comparatively calm town as Gabrovo.

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