
The Tirana Prosecutor's Office has launched an investigation into the injury of 28-year-old Erion Vishkulli, who suffered an eye injury during a protest in the capital on Saturday. The young man is suspected of being hit with a rubber bullet and has been sent to Italy for specialized treatment.
According to the official announcement, the prosecution has registered criminal proceedings for the criminal offenses of “abuse of office” and “committing arbitrary actions.” The disproportionate use of force by the police is also being investigated.
As part of the investigation, the prosecution has administered the video footage made available by the Bank of Albania, as well as the young man's medical record at the University Trauma Hospital. Investigative actions are also being carried out in cooperation with the Police Supervision Agency (AMP).
"The Prosecutor's Office at the Court of First Instance of General Jurisdiction, Tirana, announces that it has registered criminal proceedings no. 7806, of 2026, for the criminal offenses provided for by articles 248 and 250 of the Criminal Code, in relation to the injury of citizen EV during the protests held in the capital.
Immediately after the event recorded on 24.10.2026, the Prosecutor's Office at the Court of First Instance of General Jurisdiction, Tirana, carried out the necessary investigative actions, including the administration of the footage made available by the Bank of Albania, obtaining the medical record at the University Trauma Hospital, as well as carrying out investigative actions in cooperation with the Police Supervision Agency (AMP).
Also, within the framework of the investigations, work is being done to determine concrete ways of communicating with the Italian authorities, with the aim of forwarding a letter of request directly to these authorities.
Investigations continue to fully clarify the circumstances of the event and document it in accordance with the legal provisions in force.
"Also, in the same proceedings, an investigation is underway and actions are being taken regarding the harm to several citizens, following suspicions of the disproportionate use of force by some state police officers during protests," the announcement states.
Up to this stage, about 20 medical records of injured citizens have been administered and verifications for these cases are being carried out with the Police Supervision Agency (AMP).