Gjakovë, 6 march 2025 – The Basic Prosecution in Gjakovë, Serious Crimes Department, informs the public that it has filed an indictment against the defendant with the initials P.B. for the criminal offenses of “Attempted Murder” under Article 172 in conjunction with Article 28 of the CCRK, and “Unauthorized Ownership, Control, or Possession of Weapons” under Article 366, paragraph 1 of the CCRK.
According to item I of the indictment’s enacting clause, it is stated, among other things, that on December 20, 2024, at around 09:30, on “D” Street in Brekoc – Gjakovë, the defendant P.B., with intent and using a firearm, attempted to take the life of the victim Gj.B. The incident stemmed from a prior property-related dispute, which continued on the critical day when the victim approached the defendant to reach an agreement. Upon meeting at the defendant’s yard fence, an argument ensued. At one point, the defendant drew a Sig Sauer pistol, caliber 9x19mm, from his waistband. Noticing the weapon, the victim began to flee. As he ran, the defendant, standing on the foundation of the fence, fired at the victim from a distance of approximately three meters, striking him in the lower back.
Through these actions, the defendant committed the criminal offense of “Attempted Murder” under Article 172 in conjunction with Article 28 of the CCRK.
According to item II of the indictment, it is further stated that the defendant unlawfully possessed the firearm, in violation of Article 4, paragraph 1, subparagraph 1.1 of the Law on Weapons of the Republic of Kosovo.
Through these actions, the defendant committed the criminal offense of “Unauthorized Ownership, Control, or Possession of Weapons” under Article 366, paragraph 1 of the CCRK.
The case prosecutor, upon filing the indictment, has proposed that the court declare the defendant guilty and impose a sentence in accordance with the law for the criminal offenses charged.