Kosovo Police have released preliminary information about the serious incident in Vitomiricë, Peja, where a woman was found dead on Sunday evening, shortly after a domestic violence case had been reported to police.
At around 7 p.m., police officers in Peja received a report of domestic violence. The woman was taken to the police station and interviewed, while her husband was also questioned. He was arrested and placed in custody for 48 hours.
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After police procedures were completed, the woman returned to the family home in Vitomiricë of her own accord.
However, at around 9:10 p.m., authorities were informed that she had been found dead. Kosovo Police units and a medical team went to the scene, where the team confirmed her death.
According to preliminary police information, the victim is suspected to have died from blows inflicted with a hard object.
The woman’s brother-in-law is suspected of the killing and is currently at large.
The case has been referred to the State Prosecutor, who was at the scene. Police said investigations are continuing to fully clarify the circumstances of the killing and to locate and arrest the suspect.
