# Kosovo violent crime and firearm incidents

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/kosovo-violent-crime-incidents
> Updated: 2026-08-16T09:14:37.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

In early August 2026, Kosovo police responded to several family‑related firearm incidents. On 2 August, 77‑year‑old D. K. shot his 40‑year‑old son, V. K., in the village of Savrovë near Suharekë during a dispute. Police seized a 9 mm pistol and arrested D. K., who faces charges of aggravated assault and illegal weapon possession; the victim was transferred to Prizren General Hospital. Later that day in Vushtrri, 36‑year‑old Demokrat Ademi was investigated after firing a gas‑pistol into the air during a family gathering in Smrekonicë. Ademi was released pending further investigation.

On 5 August, authorities in Gjakova investigated a violent knife robbery involving suspect S. M., who was apprehended after threatening a shop‑resident. 

By mid-August, a new wave of unauthorized weapon use occurred during family celebrations. In Podujeva, police arrested one individual in Bajram Metolli for firing a licensed TT‑type pistol and another in Obrançë for allegedly firing an AK‑47 automatic rifle; both were released following prosecutor decisions. In Mitrovica, a suspect was detained after police seized an AK‑47 used in an unauthorized manner. Additional seizures included a licensed weapon in Peja and a weapon used in a threat in Vushtrri, which resulted in an arrest and detention.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-16: Kosovo Police seize AK-47 and other weapons following family celebration shootings

Kosovo Police seized several firearms, including an AK-47, following multiple reports of gunfire during family celebrations and unauthorized weapon possession in Podujeva, Mitrovica, and Vushtrri.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kosovo-police-seize-ak-47-and-other-weapons-following-family-celebration-shootings

### 2026-08-02: Kosovo police arrest suspects after family firearm incidents in Suharekë and Vushtrri

Kosovo police arrested a 77‑year‑old father for shooting his son in Suharekë and a 36‑year‑old guest for firing a gas pistol in Vushtrri, charging both with illegal weapon offenses.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kosovo-police-arrest-suspects-after-family-firearm-incidents-in-suharek-and-vushtrri

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