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RUSSIAN SOLDIER SUSPECTED OF KILLING 6 DETAINED IN ARMENIA
Associated Press International
January 13, 2015 Tuesday 11:23 AM GMT
YEREVAN, Armenia
YEREVAN, Armenia (AP) - Russian troops stationed in Armenia have
detained a Russian soldier suspected of shooting dead a family of six.
The Russian Border Guards command in Armenia said that following
a nationwide hunt the soldier was detained Tuesday while trying to
cross from Armenia into Turkey.
Armenian officials said the soldier, Valery Permyakov, who was serving
at a Russian military base in Armenia, deserted from his unit and is
suspected of killing the family at their home in the city of Gyumri
early Monday. The only family member to survive the massacre was a
6-month-old baby, who suffered stab wounds.
A Kalashnikov assault rifle was found at the victims' home along with
the suspect's military boots bearing his name.
Russia, Armenia's main sponsor and ally, offered condolences and
assistance in the investigation.
Associated Press International
January 13, 2015 Tuesday 11:23 AM GMT
YEREVAN, Armenia
YEREVAN, Armenia (AP) - Russian troops stationed in Armenia have
detained a Russian soldier suspected of shooting dead a family of six.
The Russian Border Guards command in Armenia said that following
a nationwide hunt the soldier was detained Tuesday while trying to
cross from Armenia into Turkey.
Armenian officials said the soldier, Valery Permyakov, who was serving
at a Russian military base in Armenia, deserted from his unit and is
suspected of killing the family at their home in the city of Gyumri
early Monday. The only family member to survive the massacre was a
6-month-old baby, who suffered stab wounds.
A Kalashnikov assault rifle was found at the victims' home along with
the suspect's military boots bearing his name.
Russia, Armenia's main sponsor and ally, offered condolences and
assistance in the investigation.