The police officer, who was detained on charges of negligent manslaughter yesterday, April, 20, has been charged with premeditated murder.

According to the Prosecutor’s Office, a drunk police officer identified as S.G, fired from his own balcony a bullet, hitting the woman - T.A. - who was in her own house, in the head.

“Dozens of investigative and procedural activities were carried out. 13 bullets and a Viking pistol were seized from the police officer’s house. We will file a motion asking the Tbilisi City Court to order pre-trial detention for the police officer.

The charge, brought against S.G. - premeditated murder - is involved in article 108 of the criminal code of Georgia and is punished by imprisonment for a term from 7 to 15 years”, - reads the statement of the Prosecutor’s Office.