The Sofia District Prosecutor's Office filed an indictment in court against actor Hristo Shopov, who threatened to kill a woman with a gun in the context of a continuing crime with two acts, the state prosecution announced.
On 23.02.2024 at around 00:20 in the Malinova Dolina residential area in Sofia, the accused Hristo Shopov threatened to kill the woman, holding a gun in his hand and saying in English: "I will shoot you in the face with my gun!". Then at around 00:30 the accused grabbed the woman with his hand under her chin and pushed her against the fence of a house, telling her: "I will kill you!". The woman experienced a justified fear of the threat.
Pre-trial proceedings have been initiated in the case. The crime is punishable by "deprivation of liberty" for up to 6 years. During the investigation, expert reports were made and witnesses were questioned. The case against Hristo Shopov is set to continue in the Sofia District Court.