Private of the Armenian Armed Forces, Lance Sergeant Gagik Mesropyan (born in 1997), was wounded in one of the military units at about 08:40 this morning and succumbed to wounds on the way to hospital, the Investigative Committee reports.
The death is believed to be caused by the breach of rules for handling weapons.
A criminal case has been instigated, investigation into the details of the incident is under way.
The Defense Ministry has issued a statement, offering condolences to the soldiers family and friends.
