New details released about US Special Forces Soldier who killed Chechen national on his property

A sheriff’s office in North Carolina has finished looking into the shooting death of a Chechen national by an American Special Forces Soldier.

The incident, which occurred on May 3, 2024, at a home on Dowd Road in Moore County, North Carolina, involved a US Army Special Forces soldier, only identified as an Army colonel, who will not face any charges.

The decision was made after reviewing evidence, including witness statements and digital evidence, and determining that the homeowner acted in self-defense in accordance with North Carolina’s laws.

On the evening of the fatal shooting, the homeowner’s wife saw a stranger by the name of Ramzan Daraev taking photos near their rural home.

The concerned woman notified her husband, who went to talk to Daraev.

Daraev reportedly claimed to be a Chechen national with military experience, though this could not be confirmed.

The homeowner asked Daraev to leave, but he refused and became aggressive.

Putting his family’s safety first, the homeowner got a handgun and secured his property until police arrived.

The homeowner’s wife called 911 at 8:12 PM, reporting the suspicious activity and saying Daraev was acting aggressively.

There was a language barrier, and the situation escalated, leading to a second, more urgent call at 8:25 PM.

At this point, the woman had also armed herself with a rifle out of fear for her family’s safety, and the fatal shooting happened shortly after the call was made, though some time before police arrived.

In fact, it took more than 20 minutes for police to respond, reportedly due to units being tied up with another emergency.

During this time, Daraev reportedly lunged at the homeowner, who fired his gun in self-defense. The investigation showed that the use of force was justified.

Daraev had an International Driver’s License in his car, registered in Chicago, Illinois, but no items linking him to utility work. He wore casual clothes and only had a cell phone, which he used to take photos.

Another worker, Adsalam Dzhankutov, was nearby and heard gunshots. He confirmed hearing the shots but didn’t connect them to Daraev at first.

Digital evidence showed Daraev was photographing power poles near the home, making the homeowner suspicious.

Daraev worked for Cable Warriors, an ironically-named company doing utility surveys, but had no identification or work items with him.

Investigators couldn’t access his phone fully but found some photos closer to the house than expected.

Utility workers said it was unusual to work at night without identification or notifying homeowners. Other citizens reported seeing unfamiliar people on their properties that evening, linked to the utility group, which added to the confusion.

Earlier that day, a deputy had encountered Daraev near power poles and his parked car.

Daraev explained, using a translation app, that he was working and showed an international license. Finding no legal issues, the deputy recorded the encounter and let him go.

Interestingly enough, the man had crossed the US Southern Border in December of 2022 and began working in the states, thus putting his legal status in question.

“Through family and coworkers, investigators learned that Daraev is a Russian native from Chechnya who entered the United States across the southern border in mid-December 2022 and has since been living in Chicago, Illinois,” the MCSO said in a statement posted to Facebook. “Independent records confirmed that Daraev entered the country on December 16, 2022.”

Investigators are now examining the companies involved, looking at digital maps from a Russian server for more insight into the utility work. They are also trying to access Daraev’s phone for further information.

The MCSO has shared materials with federal and military investigators and asked OSHA to review the work practices.

Interestingly enough, the man had crossed the US Southern Border in December of 2022 and began working in the states, thus putting his legal status in question.

“Through family and coworkers, investigators learned that Daraev is a Russian native from Chechnya who entered the United States across the southern border in mid-December 2022 and has since been living in Chicago, Illinois,” the MCSO said in a statement posted to Facebook. “Independent records confirmed that Daraev entered the country on December 16, 2022.”

Investigators are now examining the companies involved, looking at digital maps from a Russian server for more insight into the utility work. They are also trying to access Daraev’s phone for further information.

The MCSO has shared materials with federal and military investigators and asked OSHA to review the work practices.

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