According to preliminary information, Armenian conscript Vartan Avakian (born 1990) has died from a fatal gunshot wound fired from his own weapon in the armoury of a military unit at 22:20, on January 31, Armenia Today said.
As the press service of the Armenian Defence Ministry reported, a criminal case has been initiated over the incident under part 1 of Article 110 (incitement to suicide) and an investigation is underway.