BELGOROD, August 6 (RAPSI) - The state-appointed lawyer of Sergei Pomazun, the infamous 'Belgorod shooter', filed a motion to conduct a new psychiatric evaluation of his client, who is on trial for killing six people.

The attorney Sergei Yeremeyev points to Pomazun's own testimony, in which he claims to have participated in the North Caucasus counter-terrorism campaign. Numerous witnesses later refuted said testimony under cross-examination.

The lawyer also reported that relatives of the accused noticed instances of strange behavior from him. "I think Pomazun is warping his own perception of reality. He is drawn into some kind of world where he knows how to operate weapons and navigate the landscape like a soldier, following his own plan," - Yeremeyev said, noting that such behavior is not unlike that is observed in schizophrenic disorders.

"In our case he dreamed up some kind of a special operation, with an intent to procure weapons, which ultimately resulted in murder. He claims his alleged involvement in the Chechen War was the reason" - Yeremeyev said.

The attorney also believes that the results of a previous psychiatric evaluation are debatable. The experts deemed the shooter sane, but did not evaluate his actions in light of his numerous nervous breakdowns.

The victims in the case - relatives of the diseased - stated that they were against court granting another evaluation. The accused supported them, declaring himself sane and of sound mind.

On April 22, Pomazun opened fire in a weapons store killing three people, and then shot another three people on the street outside. Five people died on the scene, including a 14-year-old girl. Another victim, a 16-year-old girl, died later in intensive care.

On April 23, Pomazun was detained when he attempted to flee the city on a freight train. He was identified and detained by the transport police. The suspect resisted arrest, wounding one of the police officers in the process.

If convicted, he will face life imprisonment.