February 27, 2009 - 17:23 AMT
4 murder versions of Armenian Police Vice Chief considered
Armenian Police Chief Alik Sargsyan took personal control over murder investigation of Armenian Police Deputy Chief, Lieutenant Colonel Gevorg Mheryan. "Detection of the murder which struck a blow at the whole law enforcement system, is a matter of honor for the Police. The investigation, jointly with RA National Security Service is considering 4 basic versions of the murder. Тhe Police specified the murder mechanism as pre-planned.

Vice Chief of Armenian Police Gevorg Mheryan was shot dead at the door of his apartment in 65, Barbyus str., Yerevan, on February 3 evening. An unknown fired one shot into Mheryan's chest and three shots into his head.

The investigators found eight 9mm cartridges and four pistols at the site.

A criminal case was instituted in compliance with Article 104.2 and Article 235.1 of the Criminal Code of Armenia. An operational investigative group consisting of the Police, National Security and Special Investigation Service officers was formed.