Russian Soldier Found Dead in Gyumri; Suspect Arrested

Dmitri Yalpayev, a 21-year-old soldier of the 102nd Russian military base in Gyumri, was found dead near the Argo store on the city's Dudko street on April 22, according to a statement issued by Armenia's Investigative Committee.

The suspect, who has already been arrested, has been identified as 21-year-old Armen J., Aravot.am writes, citing police sources.

The Investigative Committee statement also said the preliminary investigation has found that the suspect has a history of mental illness and is an ex-serviceman.

“In 2016, was committed to the psychiatric ward of the Central Clinical Military Hospital in Yerevan for multiple episodes of self-harm. He then underwent comprehensive criminal outpatient forensic examinations and was diagnosed with various mental health problems. was found partially sane and unfit for military service in peacetime and was discharged from the army in March 2017,” officials said.