TBILISI, Georgia- The Tbilisi Police Department employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia detained one suspect on the fact of the murder of two persons on the fact of a particularly grave crime committed with the use of a firearm.The suspect was detained as a result of operational and investigative measures.
According to a Ministry of Internal Affairs statement, the incident occurred on November 11,2026.the investigation indicates that the suspect attacked a husband and wife inside their apartment building, firing an automatic weapon and inflicting multiple gunshot wounds.
The victims had sustained injuries they could not survive at the scene. It was also revealed that the gunman escaped from the scene immediately after the incident and embarked on an escape. The police established an investigation and an operational response to locate the gunmen.
After the double murder, the police located and caught the suspect.Due to police action and investigation in the aftermath of the double murder, the police captured the suspect.
Police believe the deaths could have been caused over a money argument between the victims and the accused. They say it could have been a property dispute and failure to pay a debt, but enquiries are ongoing into the nature of the argument.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs reported that a criminal case has been opened into the premeditated murder of two people committed with special cruelty, illegal usage of firearms.The accused can be jailed up to 20 years or for life in prison based on the case.
No more details have been released about the victims or the gunman.Detectives continue to investigate the incident as they gather evidence and learn exactly what happened.
The detention marks an important stage of the investigation, but the individual liability of the accused will be determined at trial in accordance with the Georgian legislation.
