Armenian soldier shot dead, investigation underway

STEPANAKERT, MAY 10,  ARTSAKHPRESS: The soldier, Gagik Mesropyan, died as he was being rushed to the hospital.

The Investigative Committee reported that according to initial information the soldier was wounded as result of a negligent gunfire discharge of a co-serviceman, due to violation of safety precautions of handling a firearm.

A criminal case has been launched in the military investigative committee.

An investigation is underway.