Gunmen free one paramedic, three still held hostage
21:15, 27 July 2016YEREVAN, JULY 27, ARMENPRESS. One paramedic has been released by the gunmen from the Police precinct, the Healthcare Ministry told ARMENPRESS.
The Ministry said they cannot say who exactly was released yet.
Earlier it was reported that two people are wounded in the police precinct. Law enforcement agencies urged the gunmen to let paramedics assist them, but were refused. Relatives of the gunmen also urged to hospitalize the wounded gunmen.
Later the gunmen demanded a doctor, stating the condition of the wounded people is serious, and later held the paramedics hostage after their arrival.
Among the medical personnel were – Norayr Tevanyan, Salvador Khechoyan, Davit Tonoyan and Malina Margaryan.
Law enforcement agencies are taking measures to release the hostages via negotiations.
Paramedics have suggested to hospitalize the wounded gunmen, however were refused.
The gunmen demanded Healthcare Minister to arrive at the scene and organize surgery at the precinct.
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