Gjakovë, March 26, 2025 – The Basic Prosecution in Gjakovë, Serious Crimes Department, informs the public that it has filed an indictment against the defendant, K.Z., for the criminal offenses of “Attempted Aggravated Murder” under Article 173, paragraph 1, subparagraph 1.5, in conjunction with Article 28 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kosovo (CCRK), and “Unauthorized Ownership, Control, or Possession of Weapons” under Article 366, paragraph 1, of the CCRK. Additionally, an indictment has been filed against the defendant, V.K., for the criminal offense of “Light Bodily Injury” under Article 185, paragraph 1, in conjunction with subparagraph 1.4 of the CCRK.
According to the indictment, on January 10, 2025, between 02:30 and 03:00, in the “T…” bar in the village of Tërpezë, Municipality of Malishevë, the defendant K.Z. intentionally attempted to take the life of the injured party, V.K., while also endangering the lives of others. The incident stemmed from a spontaneous altercation, which escalated into a physical fight. During the confrontation, the injured party, E.B., attempted to intervene to separate them. At that moment, the defendant K.Z. drew a firearm of unknown make and caliber from his waistband and attempted to fire at V.K. However, E.B. managed to grab the defendant’s hand, preventing him from shooting. During the struggle, K.Z. discharged the firearm once, injuring E.B. in the right hand. Bystanders intervened, restraining K.Z. before he left the scene in his vehicle.
Through these actions, the defendant K.Z. has committed the offenses of “Attempted Aggravated Murder” and “Unauthorized Ownership, Control, or Possession of Weapons” under the aforementioned provisions of the CCRK.
Meanwhile, the defendant V.K., at the same time and place, engaged in a physical fight with K.Z., striking him with a punch that caused minor bodily injuries, as confirmed by forensic medical reports.
By doing so, V.K. has committed the criminal offense of “Light Bodily Injury” under Article 185, paragraph 1, in conjunction with subparagraph 1.4 of the CCRK.
The prosecutor handling the case, upon filing the indictment, has proposed that the defendants be found guilty and sentenced in accordance with the law for the offenses charged against them.