Arrest Made in the Case of Murder of Mother and Children in Pemzashen

The Investigative Committee of Armenia reports that as a result of extensive and urgent measures undertaken by the Shirak regional investigative department, the murder case of a 31-year-old resident of the village of Pemzashen, along with her 11-year-old daughter and 8-year-old son, has been uncovered.

During the investigation and procedural necessary actions initiated in connection with the incident, and in collaboration with relevant units of the RA Police, the identity of the person who committed the evident crime has been established. The suspect is a 32-year-old resident of Shirak Province.

The suspect has been arrested on charges of murdering two minors and their mother. The investigation is ongoing.

Notice: A person suspected or accused of a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty in accordance with the procedure established by the Criminal Procedure Code of the Republic of Armenia by a court ruling that has entered into legal force.