Arina Koltsova, a 35-year-old police officer, died after contracting tuberculosis from a suspect who spat in her face during an arrest on New Year’s Day. Unaware the man had the disease, Koltsova went untreated until she collapsed at work.
Her partner, Officer Mikhail Kindrakevich, confirmed she underwent chemotherapy and was fed through an IV but ultimately succumbed to the illness. Tuberculosis is typically treatable with antibiotics, but delays in diagnosis or drug-resistant strains can complicate recovery. It remains unclear if the suspect will face charges in her death
