YEREVAN. - Two citizens of Armenia were shot in Guatemala.

Unknown shot the Armenian citizens David and Manvel Maloyans, who worked as coaches in athletics in Guatemala, ITAR TASS reports referring to the local police.

The criminals attacked Maloyans when they were leaving the building of Guatemalan federation of athletics. David Maloyan, 30 died at hospital, whereas his father Manvel Maloyan, 60 is critical.

Police have not yet put forward versions about possible motives for the attack on the coaches.