Moment assassin disguised as Santa poses for selfie with unsuspecting target – before pulling out gun and opening fire

The shocking moment captured was when a man, disguised as Santa Claus, reportedly killed the police officer who had arrested him as an act of revenge, according to reports.

Yuriy Surakin, 54, was shot moments after posing for a selfie with the alleged gunman.

The selfie the victim took with his soon-to-be assassin moments before the shooting
The selfie the victim took with his soon-to-be assassin moments before the shootingCredit: East2West
Yuriy Surakin, 54, was killed in the shooting attack
Yuriy Surakin, 54, was killed in the shooting attackCredit: East2West
The moment the attacker, circled, shoots Yuriy at point-blank range
The moment the attacker, circled, shoots Yuriy at point-blank range

Despite currently working as a shopkeeper, the reports suggest that Yuriy, the victim, was formerly a police officer and had played a role in the arrest of the individual who was posing as the Russian version of Santa Claus, known as Grandfather Frost.

The Russian Investigative Committee is investigating the murder and considering the possibility that it may have been motivated by the victim’s owed debt to the perpetrator, labeling it as a retaliatory act.

The shooting in Kanash town in the Chuvashia region, south-west Russia, came ahead of Orthodox Christmas Day on Tuesday January 7.

CCTV shows the fake Santa entering Beryozka household electrical goods store.

He had the firearm hidden under his red outfit, according to investigators.

The shopkeeper can be seen holding his phone up to snap a selfie with the man.

The selfies taken of the victim and murderer were later found on Yuriy’s phone.

The suspect then turns away, as if browsing the items on sale whilst the shopkeeper walks back to his counter.

Then the suspect walks over to the desk and shoots the unsuspecting man at point-blank range.

He immediately exits the store holding a long object, said to be the gun.

Cops today tracked down and detained the suspect in a village in Chuvashia region, who had been on the run for less than a day.

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During the manhunt “wanted” images were circulated of the alleged killer.

The appeal for information said: “The suspect is of stocky build, about 180 cm [5ft 11] tall.

“He was wearing a red Santa Claus costume and white felt boots.

“He had a white beard and transparent glasses.”

Footage of the crime scene shows a cordon up inside a shop crammed full of goods.

Investigators can be seen gathering evidence from behind the counter when the shopkeeper was allegedly murdered.

The suspect will be held in custody on suspicion of murder.

Bad News channel reported that father-of-seven Yuriy, who was also a grandfather, “previously put the shooter behind bars”.

“After being released, the man decided to take revenge,” the channel reported.

Yuriy, left, can be seen taking a selfie with the man dressed in a full Santa outfit
Yuriy, left, can be seen taking a selfie with the man dressed in a full Santa outfitCredit: East2west News
Yuriy Surakin, the victim, lifting weights in a gym
Yuriy Surakin, the victim, lifting weights in a gymCredit: East2West
A long object said to be a gun can be seen in the man's hand as he leaves the shop
A long object said to be a gun can be seen in the man’s hand as he leaves the shopCredit: East2west News
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