23-Year-Old Youth Verbally Abused and Subsequently Stabbed the Person Who Gave Him a Warning

The Investigative Committee of the Republic of Armenia has clarified the circumstances surrounding the stabbing of a 31-year-old man in the Arabkir administrative district of Yerevan.

A 23-year-old youth has been charged in connection with the incident.

According to the Investigative Committee, preliminary data indicates that on October 1, 2019, at 17:53, the police received a call from the Izmirlyan Medical Center regarding a 31-year-old man who had been admitted with a "cut and stab wound to the first abdominal wall and the left anterior side." Relatives reported that he had been stabbed in the yard.

In connection with the incident, a criminal case has been initiated under Part 1 of Article 112 of the RA Criminal Code.

During the investigation, it was revealed that on the same day, around 15:00, the 23-year-old youth had been loudly cursing while on the phone in his apartment on Abovyan Street, which was audible to the residents of the neighboring buildings. As a result, a resident from a nearby building, born in 1988, along with a friend, went to the youth's apartment to give him a warning about his loud swearing, to which the 23-year-old responded by apologizing.

Later that day, around 17:15, the youth called the 31-year-old man to the yard to demand clarifications about the warning given. He then intentionally inflicted stab wounds to the man’s abdomen with a sharp cutting and piercing instrument, causing life-threatening injuries, and fled the scene.

Several investigative actions have been carried out during the investigation, including seizures, searches, and questioning of witnesses. A forensic medical examination has been assigned to clarify significant circumstances related to the criminal case.

On October 3, 2019, the prosecuting body decided to arrest the 23-year-old youth, and the execution was assigned to the Arabkir police.

On October 7, 2019, at 19:00, the 23-year-old voluntarily appeared at the Investigative Division of the Arabkir administrative district and was arrested on suspicion of intentionally causing serious harm to the health of the 31-year-old man.

Based on sufficient evidence obtained, the 23-year-old youth has been charged under Part 2, Point 9 of Article 112 of the RA Criminal Code. Pre-trial detention has been selected as a measure of restraint against him. The investigation continues.