The former head of Samara Viktor Tarkhov and his wife were killed. This was reported in law enforcement agencies, RIA Novosti reports.
"The former mayor of Samara Viktor Tarkhov and his wife were shot dead," the report said.
Their granddaughter was detained on suspicion of murder.
Information is being clarified.

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