An ordinary evening in Yerevan suddenly turned into a scene of panic and terror.
Near the famous “Maria Khleb” bakery, located in one of the city’s busiest areas, gunshots suddenly rang out, freezing everyone nearby with fear. People who had been calmly drinking coffee or buying fresh bread for their families only moments earlier began running in different directions in complete panic, unable to understand what was happening.

According to witnesses, everything started with a heated argument. At first, many assumed it was just another everyday dispute that would quickly calm down. But the situation changed dramatically the moment the first shots were fired. Eyewitnesses say the sound was so loud that residents of nearby buildings rushed onto their balconies to see what was happening below.

People hid behind cars in fear, some dropped to the ground, while parents grabbed their children and desperately tried to escape the dangerous area. One woman who had been waiting outside the bakery for her son said she could still hear the echoes of the gunshots long afterward. According to her, “Everyone was screaming. Nobody understood where the shots were coming from or who could be next.”

Within minutes, the area had turned into complete chaos. The sirens of ambulances mixed with the cries of frightened people. Witnesses said one of the injured victims collapsed directly on the sidewalk, while bystanders tried to provide first aid before paramedics arrived. Some people filmed the horrifying scene on their phones, while others simply stood frozen in shock.

According to preliminary reports, several people were injured, and some of them are said to be in critical condition. Doctors reportedly fought for hours to save their lives. A tense atmosphere also formed outside the hospital, where relatives gathered, desperately trying to receive any information about their loved ones. Witnesses say one man kept repeating over and over: “Just let him survive… please open your eyes…”

The area was quickly sealed off by law enforcement officers. Police and investigators immediately began examining every detail of the incident. Local residents described the scene as something they had only seen in movies. Some claimed that before the shooting, there had already been a tense confrontation between several individuals, which later escalated into tragedy.

News of the incident spread across social media within minutes. People began discussing different theories, ranging from a personal conflict to a planned attack. However, official sources have not yet revealed full details, stating only that the investigation is ongoing and that every new detail could prove crucial.

Perhaps the most heartbreaking detail is that children were also present during the shooting. One eyewitness recalled hearing a little girl crying and asking her mother, “Mom, are they going to shoot us too?” Those words remained in the memories of many people as one of the most terrifying moments of the night.

Citizens are now demanding stricter security measures and greater protection in public places. Many say they no longer feel safe even in the busiest parts of the city. “Today it happened here… tomorrow nobody knows where it could happen again,” people at the scene were saying.

While investigators continue working at the location, tension still remains high in the area. Employees of the bakery have refused to comment publicly, but their expressions alone reveal that what happened there will not be forgotten anytime soon.

This tragic incident once again reminded everyone how quickly an ordinary evening can turn into a nightmare. Just a few seconds, a few gunshots — and the lives of dozens of people may never be the same again.