One person arrested in connection with murder of married couple in Tbilisi

One individual has been arrested in Tbilisi for the murder of a married couple, which took place in the residential building where the victims lived. This information was released by the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

Regarding the specific motives behind the incident, the Ministry stated that the crime stemmed from issues related to property—specifically, the accused's failure to meet financial obligations.

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

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, after which he fled the scene.

Both victims died at the scene as a result of the injuries sustained.

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 shortly after the incident, as a result 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. Proceedings are underway under Articles 109 and 236 of the Criminal Code, which carry a penalty of up to 20 years in prison or life imprisonment," reads the released information.