Armenian serviceman shot dead in unclear circumstances

 11:10,

YEREVAN, AUGUST 11, ARMENPRESS. A serviceman of the Armed Forces of Armenia has died after sustaining a gunshot wound in circumstances that are yet to be determined, the Armenian Ministry of Defense said Friday.

Serviceman Zhora Z. Karapetyan sustained the fatal gunshot wound on August 10. Doctors were unable to save his life.

An investigation is underway to reveal the circumstances of the deadly incident.

In a statement, the Armenian Ministry of Defense extended condolences to the family and friends of the victim.

UPDATES:

17:00 – Investigators announced that a preliminary probe has determined the incident to be suicide. Two other servicemen are under arrest on suspicion of abetment to suicide.