Russian journalist murdered in Moscow

The Russian investigative journalist was known for her critical coverage of the war in Chechnya.

Anna Politkovskaya, a Russian investigative journalist known for her critical coverage of the war in Chechnya, was found murdered on Saturday, Russian news agencies reported.

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Politkovskaya's body was found in an elevator in an apartment building in the Lesnaya Street.

She died of gunshot injuries, according to preliminary reports. A pistol and four bullets were found in the elevator, police officials said.

Dmitry Muratov, editor-in-chief of the Novaya Gazeta newspaper where Politkovskaya worked, said the slaying took place at about 4.30 p.m. (1230 GMT) in her apartment building.

Politkovskaya had written a book critical of the Russian campaign in Chechnya.