A short while ago, gunshots were heard in Yerevan, after which, according to preliminary data, four citizens were transferred to various local hospitals with firearm injuries.

According to Shamshyan.com, two of the injured parties are the nephews of ‘thief in law’ Armen Kanevskoy (Armen Harutyunyan), who is considered an authority in the criminal world.

Police and investigators detected the scene of the incident, which is the playground in front of the building on Halabyan Street in Yerevan where they found traces of blood, fired capsules and sandals.

Chief of Police of Yerevan Armen Gasparyan has arrived at the scene of the incident.

A criminal case has been launched.