Epress.am News from Armenia
Police officers fitted with bullet-proof vests and automatic rifles were stationed on several streets in the Armenian capital this morning. Patrol service officers were likewise equipped, and a few streets were closed to traffic.
In response to a query by Epress.am, head of the public relations department at the Kentron (“Central”) police station Armen Malkhasyan said, “Operative activities are being carried out with the aim of nullifying the threat posed by individuals suspected of a grave [serious] crime.”
No other details were provided at this time.
According to our sources, early this morning a group of armed individuals fled the scene of a crime and the search for these individuals continues until now. Unconfirmed reports indicate that law enforcement officials were able to catch one of the criminals.
Witnesses informed Epress.am that there was an automobile collision on Myasnikyan Ave. in the vicinity of the zoo. Police have gathered and it is reported that there was a dead body at the scene.