Yerevan, May 12 – On Friday, May 3rd, a dispute over a parking spot in Yerevan escalated into a stabbing incident, resulting in injuries to two men. The incident occurred in the Haghthanak district and involved a 34-year-old man who allegedly used a knife-like object to inflict wounds upon two other individuals.
Details of the Incident
According to reports from the Malatia Department of the Police of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Armenia, an operational alert was received around 5:50 PM regarding two citizens being transported to Astghik Medical Center for medical assistance. The victims were identified as 40-year-old Edgar Z. and 42-year-old Armen Y., both residents of Yerevan. Edgar Z. was diagnosed with a “cut wound to the left chin area,” while Armen Y. sustained a “cut wound to the left flank area.”
Initial investigations by Malatia community police officers revealed that the injuries were sustained during an altercation with an unidentified individual in the Haghthanak district. Subsequent operational-investigative measures led to the identification of the alleged assailant as 34-year-old Harut A., a resident of Yerevan. It was determined that Harut A. inflicted the injuries with a knife-like object during a dispute that arose over the parking of a car.
Investigation and Legal Proceedings
Following the incident, documentation was compiled by the Malatia Department of the Police and forwarded to the Malatia-Sebastia administrative district investigative department of the Yerevan City Investigative Department of the Investigative Committee of the Republic of Armenia. The alleged assailant, Harut A., was subsequently arrested and later remanded into custody.
This incident highlights the potential for everyday disagreements to escalate into serious violence. Authorities continue to investigate the full circumstances surrounding the event.
Recent Similar Incidents in Yerevan
- April 21, 2026: A bus driver serving route No. 8 was stabbed on Halabyan Street.
- April 7, 2026: A man who caused serious bodily harm was arrested and subsequently detained.
- January 11, 2026: A 19-year-old man in Yerevan caused injuries to two 16-year-old minors with a sharp object.
- December 25, 2025: A 15-year-old student injured another student with the sharp part of a nail clipper; the latter was hospitalized.
These incidents underscore a concerning trend of violence in the city, prompting calls for increased public awareness and preventive measures to de-escalate conflicts before they turn violent.
Source: pastinfo.am
