Shots Fired in Yerevan: Criminal Proceedings Initiated
Yerevan, March 7 – Shots were reportedly fired in the Arabkir administrative district of Yerevan on Viktor Hambardzumyan Street yesterday, March 6, 2026, around 6:30 AM. Operative information received by the General Department of Criminal Police of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Armenia and the Yerevan Criminal Department indicated that shots had been fired and an individual was injured.
According to Shamshyan.com, approximately six spent shell casings were discovered at the scene by criminal police officers.
Investigation Underway
Auroranews.am contacted the Investigative Committee for further details regarding the incident. The Investigative Committee confirmed that criminal proceedings have been initiated in connection with the case.
“Criminal proceedings have been initiated under Article 44-155, Part 1 (attempted murder) and Article 335, Part 1 (illegal trafficking of firearms, their main component parts, ammunition, and other materials, devices, objects) of the Criminal Code,” stated a representative from the agency. “A preliminary investigation is currently underway.”
The incident has sparked concerns within the community, highlighting issues related to public safety and illegal weapon possession in the capital. Authorities are working to establish the full circumstances surrounding the shooting and identify those responsible.
The Armenian Ministry of Internal Affairs has not yet released further details regarding the identity of the injured person or the current status of their condition. The focus remains on the ongoing preliminary investigation to gather all necessary evidence and bring the perpetrators to justice.
This incident adds to a series of recent events in Yerevan that have drawn public attention to various social and legal issues. Earlier reports from AuroraNews include an emergency situation on the Yerevan-Sevan highway, a criminal case initiated regarding the death of a serviceman, and flight cancellations due to unforeseen circumstances.
The community awaits further updates from the Investigative Committee as the preliminary investigation progresses. The outcome of this case will be crucial in addressing concerns about public safety and the enforcement of laws related to firearms in Armenia.
Sources: Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Armenia, Investigative Committee of Armenia, Shamshyan.com
