Armenian soldier accidentally shot at military outpost

Armenian Junior Sergeant Gagik Mesropyan had sustained a gunshot wound at around 8:40 am at the outpost of a military unit and died en route to military hospital, the press service of the Investigative Committee of Armenia said.

According to preliminary data, Mesropyan was mortally wounded as a result of a fellow soldier’s violation of the rules for handling weapons, News.am reported.

A criminal case was initiated, the investigation is underway.