The 39-year-old Albanian who was shot dead in Orihuela Costa, Spain, has been identified. He is Luka Beqiraj, who died after an attack that took place at midday on the grounds of the Playa Flamenca Sport Club complex.
According to reports in the Spanish media, the 39-year-old was on the terrace of a bar when an armed person approached and fired several shots at him. The bullets proved fatal, killing him on the spot. Authorities suspect the killing may be linked to a settling of scores, while the way the attack was organised raises doubts that it was a contract killing.
According to witnesses near the scene, the gunman fled on an electric scooter. Spanish police have launched an investigation to fully clarify the crime. The suspected killer has been declared wanted, while investigators are working to identify and capture him, as well as to determine the motives behind the killing of the 39-year-old Albanian.
