Tragic Axe Murder Leaves Five Members of Azerbaijani Family Dead

In a horrifying incident that has shocked the nation, a brutal axe murder took place in Baku, Azerbaijan, resulting in the tragic deaths of five family members. The perpetrator of this heinous crime is believed to be a 25-year-old relative. The shocking nature of the crime has gripped the entire country, dominating media coverage and sparking discussions on Azerbaijani social networks.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Azerbaijan’s press service reported that on February 13, at approximately 16:30, the police received information about a gruesome axe murder in the Khatai district of Baku city. The disturbing incident occurred at 29 General Shikhlinsky Street. The victims have been identified as Ahmadov Mehman Ahmad oglu (born in 1972), Ahmadova Bike Badal gizi (born in 1977), and Ahmadov Mahammad Mehman oglu (born in 2015).

Police officers apprehended Akhmedov Akhmed Mehman oglu (born 1999) as the primary suspect in the murder of his family members.

Following the arrest of Akhmed Akhmedov, two additional murders were uncovered. It was revealed that before committing the heinous act against his parents and younger brother, the suspect had visited his sister, who resided in the Surakhani district. At the time, she was at home with her child.

According to the ongoing investigation, Akhmed Akhmedov brutally murdered his sister, Akhmedova Elmira Mehman gizi (born in 1997), and her 5-year-old daughter, Ulviya, using an axe. After carrying out this unimaginable act, he proceeded to his parents’ house.

The Khatai District Prosecutor’s Office has initiated criminal proceedings under articles 120.2.4 (premeditated murder with particular cruelty) and 120.2.7 (murder of two or more persons) of the Criminal Code. The investigation is currently underway.

The woman killed by her son was the director of Secondary School No. 59 in the Khatai district.

Neighbors of the deceased family shared with journalists that the Akhmedov family was known for being exemplary and had no visible problems. However, they did mention that the eldest son, Ahmed Ahmedov, had a history of mental health issues. He had spent a considerable amount of time in Russia receiving treatment and, upon returning to Baku, lived separately from his parents.

According to neighbors, the family was very supportive of Akhmed Akhmedov. His father even bought him a car so that he could work as a taxi driver and earn a living.

One neighbor mentioned that when Akhmed Akhmedov was 15 years old, he stabbed a peer with a knife. However, due to his mental health issues, he did not face punishment and instead received compulsory treatment.

Lawyer Parviz Hajiyev stated that if it is proven that Akhmedov suffers from a mental illness, he will not be held accountable for his actions.

“If a person has been registered in a psychiatric hospital and suffers from a mental illness, and if the relevant expert concludes that the person was in an insane state when committing criminal acts, punishment will not be applied. Instead, mandatory medical measures will be implemented.”

However, if Akhmed Akhmedov is found to be mentally healthy, he could face life imprisonment without the right to appeal.

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