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YEREVAN, MARCH 13, ARMENPRESS. Hrazdan Police Department officers fatally shot a robbery suspect who was armed with an ax, authorities said Monday.

In a statement, police said the officers responded to a robbery report early Monday morning in the Vanatur district, Hrazdan. Upon arrival, officers were confronted by the ax-wielding suspect and were forced to open fire to neutralize the threat, according to a statement released by police.

The suspect, a 45-year-old man from Hrazdan with a criminal record, died in the hospital.

An investigation is underway.