SAINT PETERSBURG. – A criminal case is launched in connection with the murder of Armenian businessman Davit Terteryan, in Saint Petersburg, Russia, RIA Novosti News Agency informed.          

Saint Petersburg General Investigation Department assumes Terteryan was shot at least four times with a Luger pistol, which is also known as Parabellum, RBC Saint Petersburg, reported. 

Unidentified men shot Davit Terteryan, at least four times on Tuesday evening, while he was in his Mercedes. And although he was shot, he was able to get home, but he later died in the ambulance.    

According to the media, Davit Terteryan owned restaurants and a furniture manufacturing facility. He was also known among the criminal circles.