Ukrainian basketball player killed after fatal stabbing in Dusseldorf / News - Basketnews.com

A tragic incident in Dusseldorf claims the life of 17-year-old Ukrainian basketball player Volodymyr Yermakov, with fellow player Artem Kozachenko critically injured.

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In a tragic incident in the German city of Dusseldorf, 17-year-old Ukrainian basketball player Volodymyr Yermakov was fatally stabbed, while his friend and fellow Ukrainian, Artem Kozachenko, is currently in critical condition in intensive care.

The preliminary information suggests that the perpetrators are young individuals of non-German origin.

Both Yermakov and Kozachenko were part of the ART Giants youth team in Dusseldorf, scheduled to play a match on Sunday. Following the attack, the entire team spent the night in the hospital, providing support to their teammates.

Yermakov, who had been involved in basketball since childhood, showcased his talent by representing Ukraine at the European Junior Championship in Bulgaria in 2022.

The local police have initiated an investigation into this crime.

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