35-year-old man in Himara takes his parents hostage, police intervene

2026-04-02 18:22:13Aktualitet SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX

35-year-old man in Himara takes his parents hostage, police intervene

Himara Police have intervened to prevent a serious family incident, where a 35-year-old man held his parents hostage in their apartment, under threat of a cutting tool.

The incident occurred in Himara, where citizen Spiro Dhimaleksi, in a serious psychological state, had isolated his parents, aged 60 and 65 respectively, in a room, threatening them with a knife that he would kill them.

Immediately after receiving the notification, police forces arrived at the scene and began negotiations with the 35-year-old.

After more than an hour of intense negotiations, a police officer, a resident of the area, managed to communicate directly with the perpetrator, helping to reduce the tension.

At the time of the intervention, the 35-year-old attempted to harm himself with the cutting tool, causing wounds to the abdominal area.

Police officers intervened immediately, neutralizing him and removing the cutting tool, which made it possible to rescue the two parents without injury.

Afterwards, the 35-year-old was initially escorted to the Himara Police Station and then to Vlora, where he received medical assistance at the regional hospital, and was referred for treatment to psychiatric services.

Meanwhile, his parents have been questioned by authorities to clarify the full circumstances of the incident.

The police announce that thanks to professional intervention and careful negotiations, it was possible to avoid a potential tragedy.


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