Shooting in Armavir Province: 1 Dead, 2 Injured

On April 22, a murder and attempted murder involving firearms occurred in Armavir Province. At approximately 00:15, the police department in Armavir received a report of gunfire on the road from Nor Armavir village to Nalbandyan village. According to the caller, one person was taken to the hospital while another was found lying on the ground, reported photojournalist Gagik Shamshyan.

As a result of the shooting, E. Martirosyan died from a gunshot wound to the head at the scene, while A. Martirosyan and S. Harutyunyan were transported to the Armavir Medical Center with gunshot wounds.

Several villagers gathered at the scene, refusing to speak on camera, said, “We don’t know what caused the argument and the gunfire. We only saw that a significant number of police blocked the roads in and out of the village, searching for Laert. Later, we learned that the police discovered Laert had left the village and was armed. The police were negotiating with him, after which he voluntarily presented himself to the Armavir police department. We have also heard that he took the firearm with him to the station.”

The forensic experts from the Armavir regional police administration were also working at the scene. During the examination, they discovered 5 spent cartridges, shattered pieces from gunfire, traces of blood, and bloody sandals. According to Vardan Tadevosyan, spokesperson for the Armenian Investigative Committee, a criminal case has been initiated by the Armavir regional investigative department regarding the incident. By the investigator's decision, L. Harutyunyan was arrested. He also presented 6 bullets along with the firearm.