Summary
An Albanian judge named Astrit Kalaja was shot and killed in the capital city of Tirana during a trial at the Court of Appeal. The suspect, a 30-year-old man, opened fire due to a property dispute, leading to the judge's death and injuries to a father and son. The Albanian Prime Minister and opposition leaders have called for stricter court security measures and tougher laws on illegal weapons.
Key Facts
- Judge Astrit Kalaja was shot at the Court of Appeal in Tirana, Albania.
- The shooting happened during a trial related to a property dispute.
- The judge died on the way to the hospital.
- Two others, a father and son, were injured but survived.
- Police arrested a 30-year-old suspect, named by media as Elvis Shkëmbi.
- The suspect reportedly opened fire because he expected to lose the case.
- Albania's Prime Minister called for improved court security and stricter gun laws.
- This is the first time in 35 years that a judge was killed in Albania while performing judicial duties.
