One Person Arrested for the Intentional Murder of a Married Couple

Officers from the Tbilisi Police Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs have arrested one individual on charges of the intentional murder of two people under aggravating circumstances, following intensive police operations and investigative actions.

The investigation established that on November 11 of this year, in Tbilisi, the accused inflicted multiple gunshot wounds upon two individuals—a married couple—inside their own residential building, using an automatic firearm, before fleeing the scene. Both victims died at the scene as a result of their injuries.

The investigation further revealed that the crime was preceded by issues related to property matters—specifically, the accused’s failure to fulfill financial obligations. Law enforcement officers apprehended the accused while in hot pursuit, following a series of operational measures and investigative actions. An investigation is underway regarding the intentional murder of two individuals under aggravating circumstances, as well as the illegal acquisition, possession, and carrying of a firearm. The case is being investigated under Articles 109 and 236 of the Criminal Code of Georgia, which carry a penalty of up to 20 years in prison or life imprisonment.

This information has been released by the Ministry of Internal Affairs.