Serious incident in Ksamil/ 20-year-old Frenchman killed, suspect wanted

In the early hours of this morning (August 18), a serious incident occurred in Ksamil, where a young Frenchman, around 20 years old, was stabbed to death.

According to police, the young man, identified by the initials M.M., was found dead on sun loungers at a beach near a bar.

Police in Sarandë suspect that the 20-year-old became involved in a dispute over a minor matter and was then stabbed by S. V., a 29-year-old resident of Has.

Following the incident, the suspected perpetrator fled the scene. Police services have launched checks to locate and apprehend him.

Meanwhile, efforts to fully clarify the incident are continuing.

Ksamil/Preliminary information:

At around 5:15 a.m., French citizen M. M., approximately 20 years old, was found dead on beach loungers in front of a bar in Ksamil. He is suspected of having been stabbed with a sharp object.

Preliminary investigative actions indicate that, during a dispute over a minor matter, the 20-year-old was stabbed by S. V., a 29-year-old resident of Has, who fled immediately after the incident.

Police services are continuing checks to locate and apprehend the suspected perpetrator.

Meanwhile, the investigative team is at the scene and, under the direction of the Prosecutor’s Office, is working to clarify the circumstances and fully document the incident in accordance with the law.