YEREVAN, NOVEMBER 29, NOYAN TAPAN. As a result of an argument between the owners of Father & Son Martirosians LLC and some customers in Yerevan's Silikian district at about 4 p.m. on November 28, the father - Karlen Martirosian and his son Hrant received bullet wounds and were taken to hospital. According to a report of "Shant" TV company, the persons who had shot at Martirosians took to flight, leaving behind their Mercedes car at the scene of the incident. According to witnesses, there were 10-15 attackers, including 4-5 armed persons. According to a family member, a certain Arman, who owns a shop in Sayat-Nova Street, "introduced himself as the son-in-law of the former RA minister of communication Eduard Madatian, said that he bought stones from the Martirosians 6 months ago and owes them 1,000 dollars, and then a quarrel broke out for non-payment of this sum". Doctors say that the lives of both father and son Martirosians are out of danger. Karlen Martirosian, 63, underwent an operation at "Armenia" medical center and his wounds are of medium severity. His leg's function will be restored. The wounds of Hrant Martirosian, 33, who was operated at "Nork-Marash" traumatologic center, are severer and, in the opinion of doctors, the function of the injured knee will not be restored.

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