The attack was deemed to be an act of terror, as Ikken is said to have shouted "this is for Syria" throughout the incident. Ikken was shot in the chest by another law enforcement officer responding to the attack, although his injuries were not fatal.
Investigators later found extremist propaganda at Ikken's residence, as well as a video of him swearing allegiance to Daesh*.
*Daesh [ISIL, the Islamic State, ISIS] - a terrorist organisation banned in Russia and many other countries