The body of former Armenian Police Chief Hayk Harutyunyan was found in his summer house in Bjni.

Edgar Janoyan, Deputy Head of the Police Department of Public Relations and Media, confirmed the information.

Harutyunyan suffered a gunshot wound to the head. Police suspect that Harutyunyan committed suicide. Police got the alarm about the incident last night.

Hayk Harutyunyan was Chief of Police from 2003 to 2008. He has held a number of other senior positions as well.

Harutyunyan was a key witness in the March 1, 2008 case.