Serious incident in Shkodër/ 25-year-old shoots father and son with a firearm, 24-year-old dies in hospital

In the early hours of the morning, at around 5:30 a.m., a serious incident was reported in Shkodër, where a 25-year-old man shot two citizens, a 63-year-old father and his 24-year-old son.

They were taken to hospital, but the 24-year-old could not survive his injuries.

Police said the incident occurred at around 5:30 a.m. in the “Kongresi i Përmetit” neighborhood, where, following an argument, 25-year-old A. V. shot father and son Q. L., 63, and Y. L., 24.

The perpetrator himself was also injured with a knife and was arrested by police. The 24-year-old died in hospital, while the pistol allegedly used to commit the crime was seized from the perpetrator.

Police said they are working to clarify the circumstances of the incident.

Police statement:

At around 5:30 a.m. in the “Kongresi i Përmetit” neighborhood of Shkodër, it is suspected that, following a conflict over trivial motives, A. V. shot Q. L., 63, and Y. L., 24, father and son, while the latter two allegedly injured A. V., 25, with a cutting instrument, a knife.

As a result of his injuries, Y. L., 24, died in hospital.

Police officers went to the scene, where they apprehended and escorted A. V. to the police station, as well as found and seized the firearm, a pistol, allegedly used in the incident.

The investigative team is continuing its work to fully clarify the circumstances of the incident, determine responsibility and complete its legal documentation.

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