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Judge Shot Dead in Albania Courtroom, with Gunman Arrested After Running Away
Judge Astrit Kalaja was killed by a 30-year-old litigant in a long-running property dispute case, highlighting critical security failures in Albanian courts, with 213 firearm incidents reported in 2025.
- A judge at the Tirana appeals court, Astrit Kalaja, was shot dead by a suspect during a trial, according to Albanian police.
- The gunman fled the scene but was arrested later, and he also shot a father and son involved in the case, who were not critically injured.
- Albania's Prime Minister Edi Rama called the event a tragic occurrence and requested a review of court security and harsher penalties for gun-related crimes.
- President Bajram Begaj condemned the killing as a terrible attack against the entire justice system.
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A judge of the Court of Appeal in Tirana died on Monday, 6 October, after being shot by the man he was trying.
·Paris, France
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According to media reports, the trial involved a property dispute, and the judge sued his injuries on his way to the hospital.
·Vienna, Austria
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In Tirana, Albania, a judge was shot dead in the courtroom. The judge was presiding over a hearing when a man on trial suddenly pulled a gun and shot him. The perpetrator, believed to be in his thirties, has been arrested.
·Antwerp, Belgium
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Tirana Court of Appeals judge Astrit Kalaja was murdered in the courtroom today.
·Belgrade, Serbia
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Leaning Left11Leaning Right6Center12Last UpdatedBias Distribution41% Center
Bias Distribution
- 41% of the sources are Center
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C 41%
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