A murder happened on Saturday afternoon in Baku in the "Demirci Tower" business center located near the "Khatai" metro station.
According to Turan, the incident occurred on the third floor in the office of the "Iraqi Airways". According to eyewitnesses, there were several shots. Half an hour later police arrived at the scene a police officer.
According to official information, the crime was committed by Baku resident Elshan Rafayat oglu Bashirov, who works in a company as a driver. His victim is 23-year-old sales manager Ali Valioglu Agali. Bashirov surrendered police without resistance.
Police did not disclose details of incident, however, citing the fact that the details will be reported by the Interior Ministry. Police reported that Bashirov shot Agali from the rifle “Winchester” . A lawsuit was filed under the Article 120.1 of the Criminal Code (deliberate murder.) -06В-
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