A 37-year-old woman was shot and killed with a firearm by ...

8 April 2023, Night (23:01 - 5:00)

Tiranë, Tirana County

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A 37-year-old woman was shot and killed with a firearm by her 43-year-old brother-in-law at her house under unclear circumstances. The perpetrator later killed himself with the same firearm in the front house yard. The police suspect that a third person was involved because the firearm was not found near the perpetrator's body, making the victim's father the prime suspect. Multiple sources report that the perpetrator suffered from mental illness.

Type of incident: Domestic violence
Type of weapon: Handgun
Type of posession: Not reported
Perpetrator-Victim Relationship: Extended family
Result of the incident : Self-injury or suicide
Micro location: Home, apartment, yard
Victim status: Death (1), Suicide (1)
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