Five arrested for killing two, injuring several in central Tbilisi

Five individuals have been arrested for killing two and injuring several others in the Georgian capital on April 2, the country’s Interior Ministry announced earlier today. 

The incident took place at an organization in central Tbilisi, on Kostava Street and began with a verbal dispute which later escalated into a physical confrontation and shots from both sides. 

One individual was killed at the scene, while another near the building. 

Financial dispute has been named as an alleged motive behind the crime. 

Investigation has been launched for unlawful purchase-possession-carrying of firearms, premeditated murder, non-reporting of crime and intentional grievous bodily harm.