Prosecutor indicts Klina man for killing brother over property dispute

The Basic Prosecution in Peja has issued an indictment against an individual identified by the initials J. J. for the fatal shooting of his brother and the unauthorized possession of a firearm. The incident occurred on March 21, 2026, in the village of Bokshiq, Klina Municipality.

According to the indictment, the suspect allegedly retrieved a firearm from his home following a property dispute between the victim and their father. The suspect is accused of firing four shots at his brother, causing severe internal and external bleeding due to an arterial injury in the left leg. The victim subsequently died at the Regional Hospital in Peja.

In addition to the murder charge, the suspect faces charges for the unauthorized possession, control, or holding of weapons. Specifically, he is accused of possessing a 9x19 mm caliber pistol with a magazine and ten rounds of ammunition without legal authorization. The State Prosecutor has requested that the court find the defendant guilty and impose the appropriate legal penalties.