Unknown Person Kills Armenian Deputy Head of Criminal Investigation Department in Stavropol

An unknown individual has shot and killed Ruslan Abovyan, the Armenian deputy head of the Criminal Investigation Department of one of the police divisions in Stavropol. This information was reported by life.ru, citing a source within law enforcement.

The incident occurred last night. Footage posted on social media captures the alleged moment of the murder, showing a man approaching a police vehicle in a parking lot and opening fire.

According to a source from Life, Abovyan sustained at least 9 injuries, which resulted in his death at the hospital.

Authorities are searching for a suspect named Zaurbek K., born in 1977, who is believed to have fled the scene by vehicle. The abandoned car has since been found. All forces, including OMON, are involved in the search effort.