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Time in Yerevan: 11:07,   28 March 2024

Manhunt underway for two suspects in July 17 police precinct ambush case

Manhunt underway for two suspects in July 17 police precinct ambush case

YEREVAN, OCTOBER 25, ARMENPRESS. The Special Investigative Service of Armenia continues the preliminary investigation of the criminal case, which was initiated regarding the July 17 armed ambush of a police precinct in Yerevan.

Earlier law enforcement agencies reported the gunmen included 31 people, armed with 14 illegally acquired machine guns and other weapons.

The investigation further revealed that in addition to the abovementioned 31 people, two others took part in ambushing the police precinct on July 17, armed with two machine guns, who left the precinct unnoticed later on the same day. The gunmen also took two Makarov handguns from the precinct.

Law enforcement agencies identified the two gunmen and apprehended them, and are currently included in the proceedings of the criminal case. The two handguns, which were stolen from the precinct, have also been found.

The SIS told ARMENPRESS currently 62 people are included in the preliminary investigation proceedings of the criminal case as defendants, 44 of whom are detained, 13 have been released on signature bonds, 3 have been released on bail bond, and a manhunt is underway for two others.

Large-scale investigative, forensic and expertise operations have revealed the identities of the gunmen who shot dead three police officers.

All details and circumstances of the hostage taking were revealed, including the particular participation and actions of each gunman.

The Investigation also revealed enough evidence proving Jirayr Sefilian’s and his supporters’ preparation of mass disturbances on April 24, 2015, and illegally acquiring and possessing weapons and ammunition.

The investigation continues.

 

 

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