YEREVAN.- Suspect in a murder of 46-year-old Russian businessman Khachik Galoyan, who was shot dead in Yerevan on August 2, is arrested.

According to Armenian News-NEWS.am sources, the killing was probably committed for revenge. The son of a suspect was killed a year ago which suggests the two murders may be linked.

Talking to the Armenian News- NEWS.am correspondent, spokesperson for Armenia’s police Ashot Aharonyan confirmed the reports. The suspect whose name is not disclosed was arrested but details of the incident will be reported later.

Earlier, during a press conference chief of Armenia’s police Alik Sargsyan said the details of the crime are being investigated in Russia.