Armenia continues investigating death of soldier Kirakosyan, defence chief says

Armenian soldier Smbat Kirakosyan, who died recently, served in one of the military units in the northeast of the country, Defence Minister Suren Papikyan told journalists.

“Law enforcement authorities are conducting an investigation, and they will provide the necessary information if required,” the minister said, Caliber.Az reports, citing Armenian media.

Papikyan did not comment on the details of the incident so as not to interfere with the investigation. 

The body of the serviceman, which showed a gunshot wound, was found on December 12 around 16:00 in one of the Ministry of Defense units. Later, The Armenian Investigative Committee has opened a criminal case, with the preliminary version indicating that Kirakosyan shot himself using his assigned firearm.

Preliminary findings suggest that Smbat Kirakosyan may have shot himself with his service weapon.

Investigation into the case continues.

By Khagan Isayev