Prosecution releases details on Pogragjë killing: 53-year-old suspected of killing his son, still at large

The Basic Prosecution in Gjilan has released new information about the serious incident that occurred on 11.10.2026 in the village of Pogragjë, where 29-year-old B.A. is suspected of having been deprived of his life by firearm by his father, R.A., 53 years old.

The case was reported to the State Prosecutor by the Kosovo Police – NJHP in Gjilan, at around 19:20. According to the official announcement, the motive of the incident has not yet been disclosed, while the suspect left the scene after committing the act and remains at large.

Relevant Kosovo Police teams and the State Prosecutor responded at the scene. During the search of R.A.’s residence and the examination of the area where the crime occurred, 3 (three) hunting rifles were seized, which had expired permits.

Authorities have ordered an autopsy of the victim’s body, while investigations are being conducted in cooperation between the Basic Prosecution in Gjilan and the Kosovo Police to fully clarify the circumstances of the case.

The Prosecution also announced that R.A. and B.A. had no criminal record and no previous cases of domestic violence had been reported against them.

The case is being investigated for the criminal offenses of “Aggravated murder,” under Article 173, paragraph 1, subparagraph 1.3, as well as “Unauthorized ownership, control or possession of weapons,” under Article 366, paragraph 1, of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kosovo.

The Basic Prosecution in Gjilan, Department for Serious Crimes, made the public announcement on 12 October 2026 through the Public Communication Office.