YEREVAN. – Several dozens of Armenian citizens have gathered on Khorenatsi Street in Yerevan where an armed group has seized a police station.

Police have brought new troops to the site which is under enhanced control, the Armenian News-NEWS.am correspondent reported.

The police station was seized three days ago by supporters of activist Jirair Sefilian. Deputy commander of the police headquarters was killed during a shootout. Four other police officers were injured. One of those who seized the police building was injured as well.

Protesters gathered in Liberty Square of Yerevan on Monday evening and marched to Khorenatsi Street demanding to avoid bloodshed.