On 26 June, at 10:15 pm, the Vagharshapat police department received a call that a grenade had exploded, injuring two people.

The operative group found out that a father and son had an argument in one of the houses in the city of Etchmiadzin at about 10:15 pm, during which a 33-year-old man under the influence of alcohol beat his father, then took a grenade from the bedroom and pulled out the pin. The father, however, managed to escape. The young man,  detonated the grenade, which killed the 48-year-old man who was present at the scene, and caused bodily injuries to him. He then was taken to the he was taken to hospital where he died.

A metal grenade ring was found in the living room and three 7.62 mm rifle bullets were found in the hallway.

Expert examinations have been appointed.

Materials are being prepared.

Note: A person suspected in or accused of an alleged crime is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in the manner prescribed by the RA Criminal Procedure Code in accordance with the Court’s verdict made effective.