
The Director of the Fier Local Police Directorate, Erion Ahmeti, in a statement to the media, revealed details regarding the operation being carried out in the village of Vidhisht following the murder of 58-year-old Kosta Plaka by 35-year-old Refit Buzi.
After killing his ex-father-in-law and injuring his ex-mother-in-law, the perpetrator fled and took his ex-wife with him. Ahmeti announced that the girl's release was possible and she is in hospital out of danger. Meanwhile, he stressed that work is continuing to convince the young man to surrender.
"Today, at around 06:00, a serious criminal incident occurred in the village of Vidhisht, Roskovec, where citizen RB, 35 years old, killed his ex-girlfriend's father with a shotgun, injured her mother, took the ex-girlfriend hostage and fled the scene in a vehicle.
Immediately after receiving the notification, the Police services went to the scene, surrounded the area, organized the pursuit of the perpetrator, set up checkpoints and coordinated actions with all police structures involved.
Due to the high risk of the perpetrator and the dynamics of the event, the intervention of the "RENEA" Special Force was requested.
After locating the perpetrator, the police surrounded him and began negotiations, as he threatened to kill himself and his ex-girlfriend, whom he was holding hostage.
Thanks to the professionalism, calmness and well-coordinated actions of the Police officers, it was initially possible to free the citizen who was being held hostage in the vehicle, against her will. She was immediately transported to the hospital and is out of danger.
Negotiations with the perpetrator continue, with the aim of his surrender without causing further consequences.
"The investigative group, under the direction of the Prosecutor's Office, continues its actions to fully legally document the event, as well as to clarify all circumstances and uncover the motive," he said.