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Judge Killed in Albania Courtroom Shooting

A man who was on trial opened fire and killed the judge in the case in a courtroom in Albania's capital Tirana on Monday.

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The judge Astrit Kalaja led the negotiations when a shooting suddenly broke out.

Kalaja was loaded into an ambulance, but died on the way to the hospital. The suspect was arrested shortly after the incident.

Two plaintiffs were also hit, but their condition is not considered life-threatening.

According to local media, the trial concerned a property dispute.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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