YEREVAN, APRIL 23, ARMENPRESS. The man who is suspected in killing Dimtry Yalpayev, the Russian serviceman of the 102nd military base of Gyumri, suffers from mental disorders, the investigative committee told ARMENPRESS.

“A call was received on April 22 that a man has been found dead outside the ‘Argo’ store on 4 Dudko Street in Gyumri.

Detectives and officers were immediately dispatched to the scene, where they discovered the body of 21-year-old Dmitry Yalpayev, a contract serviceman of the 102nd Russian military base of Gyumri. The body had stabbing wounds.

Law enforcement agencies revealed the identity of the perpetrator. The suspect has been apprehended.

Necessary investigative operations are currently underway.

Criminal proceedings were launched on the case under Article 104 of the Criminal Code.

Initial investigation revealed the suspect has mental disorders. Specifically, during his time of military service in November of 2016, the suspect intentionally inflicted bodily injuries to himself in an apparent self-harm incident. Afterwards he was transferred to the psychiatric unit of the Yerevan military hospital, where complex assessments and expertise were carried out.

On March 9, 2017, military authorities received the conclusion of the evaluation, under which the suspect was declared to have limited sanity, is mentally unstable, and unfit for military service in peacetime. He was demobilized in March under the defense minister’s order.

Investigation continues. Additional information will be provided”, the Investigative Committee said in a statement.

Notice – Suspect is innocent until proven guilty by the Court of Law.