Magomed Gadjievich Magomedov

Magomed Gadjievich Magomedov
Born	16 January 1957 Kubachi
Died	15 January 2013 (aged 55-56) Makhachkala
Nationality	Dargin
Occupation	Judge

Magomed Magomedov (16 January 1957 - 15 January 2013) was a senior judge at the Supreme Court of Dagestan.

Early life

Magomedov was born in Kubachi, Dagestan, in 1957.[1]

Career

Magomedov was a judge at the Supreme Court of Dagestan and dealt with high-profile cases that were mostly related to terrorists and Islamic insurgents.[2] He was one of nine judges in the presidium of the court.[3]

Death and funeral

On 15 January 2013, around 9 p.m. in Makhachkala, Magomedov was shot by an unknown person while he was heading to his home.[1][4] He died on the spot.[1] A funeral service was carried out for him in his native village, Kubachi, on 16 January 2013.[5]

References

1. "Men suspected of killing the judge Magomed Magomedov established in Dagestan". The Investigative Committee. 21 January 2013. Archived from the original on 17 April 2013. Retrieved 10 February 2013.
2. "Gunman Kills Supreme Court Judge in Daghestan". Radio Free Europe. Reuters. 16 January 2013. Retrieved 10 February 2013.
3. "Supreme Court judge shot dead in Dagestan". Taipei Times. Moscow. Agence France-Presse. 17 January 2013. Retrieved 10 February 2013.
4. Vatchagaev, Mairbek. "Dagestan's Delicate Ethnic Balance Is Under Threat". North Caucasus Analysis. 14 (2). Retrieved 10 February 2013.
5. "Judge Magomed Magomedov to be Buried Today". RETWA. 16 January 2013. Retrieved 10 February 2013.