Other details have emerged from the grave incident that occurred today on “Petrela” street in Bathore, Kamza, where a Military Police officer shot and killed two brothers and seriously wounded a third.
It is reported that the three brothers and officer N. Manzi were neighbours, while the dispute that began today and escalated into a crime is believed to have been caused by a boundary wall built in the yard of the brothers’ homes.
The three brothers are originally from Tropoja, while the perpetrator is from Tirana. After being arrested, the latter has not made any statement about the serious crime he committed with his service weapon.
The victims were S. Islamaj, around 30 years old, and N. Islamaj, around 48 years old, while the wounded man is Sh. Ismailaj, around 44 years old.
Full police statement:
Shot and killed 2 citizens and wounded 1 other with a firearm over trivial motives; the suspected perpetrator has been caught and handcuffed.
Following a report of gunshots on “Petrela” street in Bathore, officers from Police Station No. 5 immediately went to the scene.
Initial actions revealed that, during a conflict over trivial motives between citizen N. M. and three brothers, S. I., N. I. and Sh. I., the conflict escalated into the use of a firearm. As a result, citizen S. I., around 30 years old, lost his life, while citizens N. I., 48, and Sh. I., around 44, were wounded and taken to hospital, where the 48-year-old died, while the 44-year-old remains under medical care.
As a result of swift police action, the suspected perpetrator, citizen N. M., around 40 years old, a Military Police employee, was caught and arrested.
The firearm (pistol) suspected of being used in the crime was also seized.
The investigative team continues its work to fully document the event legally and clarify its circumstances.