"The investigation into the case of Giorgi Shakarashvili's death will continue under the article of premeditated murder committed by a group under aggravated circumstances," reads the statement issued by the General Prosecutor's Office of Georgia.
According to the agency, in particular, a premeditated murder committed in aggravating circumstances added to the existing criminal case. The investigation launched under Article 109, Part 2, Subparagraph "e" of the Criminal Code of Georgia. The Ministry of Internal Affairs is investigating the case.
"At the same time, Giorgi Shakarashvili's body suffered injuries before death to his forehead/head, both eyelids, upper and lower lip, right elbow joint, and right forearm, as well as abdomen, buttocks and both sides of the waist with the hard-blunt subject. According to the conclusion of the examination, these injuries, each alone, show signs of mild damage to the body. Based on the conclusion of the medical examination and the joint analysis of other evidence in the case, the General Prosecutor's Office of Georgia decided to clarify the qualification of the case on Giorgi Shakarashvili's death," reads the revealed information.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs is investigating the case.
According to the conclusion, the cause of the death of Giorgi Shakarashvili is asphyxia by drowning in water.
The investigation recently published the results.
