Brother Kills Sibling for Beating Sister: Details

The Shirak Regional Investigation Department of the RA Investigative Committee is conducting necessary investigative and procedural actions to clarify the circumstances surrounding the death of a 34-year-old resident of Gyumri. On June 30, 2024, the Shirak Regional Police received a report regarding the bodily injuries sustained by the 34-year-old resident of Gyumri.

On the same day, a report from the Gyumri Medical Center indicated that at 10:08 AM, the biological death of the individual was recorded. Preliminary information suggests that on June 30, 2024, around 9:00 AM, a 33-year-old resident of Gyumri heard his sister calling for help and approached a garage, where he saw his 34-year-old brother beating their sister.

According to preliminary data, the 33-year-old man intervened to protect his sister, but the brother, armed with a kitchen knife, attacked her. The 33-year-old then took the knife from the brother, and during a struggle, the brother sustained a fatal injury to the head.

A criminal case has been initiated under Article 155, Part 2, Clause 9 of the RA Criminal Code, and based on reasonable suspicion directly arising from the commission of the aforementioned crime, the 33-year-old resident of Gyumri has been arrested.

The investigation has uncovered and collected blood-like traces from the crime scene, as well as a piece of the knife blade. Seizures have been made, several individuals have been interviewed, and a forensic examination has been ordered. An operational directive has been given to the appropriate division of the Police to undertake necessary measures to clarify several circumstances relevant to the investigation.

The preliminary investigation continues.