The military investigative committee launched a probe into the death of Private Hovsep Grigoryan, the committee reported.
The Private was killed with a gunshot wound to the head in the afternoon of January 27 while on duty in the Defense Army positions.
Preliminary information suggests that the shooting occurred as a result of negligence and violation of firearm safety rules by a fellow soldier.
The soldier suspected in the friendly fire has been arrested.
Investigation continues.
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