# Roskovec murders, hostage rescue, suicide > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/roskovec-family-murder-and-police-rescue > Updated: 2026-07-25T13:23:36.000Z. Sources: 20. Developments: 4. In late July 2026, 35‑year‑old Nertil “Refit” Buzi carried out a lethal assault in the villages of Vidhisht and Roskovec, Fier County. Armed with a hunting rifle, he shot his former father‑in‑law Kosta Plaka, killing him instantly, and wounded his mother‑in‑law Belerie Plaka, who later died after surgery at Fier Regional Hospital. Buzi then entered the family home, injuring the 24‑year‑old daughter Rozalinda Plaka and holding her hostage. A passer‑by confiscated Buzi’s mobile phone, enabling police to locate his vehicle near Kurjan, rescue Rozalinda, and begin negotiations that lasted roughly nine to ten hours. Buzi ultimately turned the gun on himself, ending the episode with three fatalities. On 24 July 2026, the special police unit RENRA surrounded Buzi’s car and continued the protracted standoff. Negotiators rescued Rozalinda unharmed before the talks collapsed, after which Buzi shot himself inside the vehicle. The funerals of Kosta and Belere Plaka were held later that week, and Buzi’s burial was scheduled for the following Sunday. Authorities continue to investigate the disputed fund transfer that may have motivated the attack, while critics question law‑enforcement and judicial handling of prior threats. Criminal‑istics expert Ervin Karamuço described Buzi as a persistent stalker, and the incident has prompted criticism of Albanian law‑enforcement and judicial handling of such threats. ## Claims - Re​fit Buzi entered the Plaku home in Vidhisht, Roskovec on 24 July 2026. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Buzi refused to surrender and killed himself inside his car. (corroborated by 4 sources) - He shot Kosta Plaku dead. (corroborated by 3 sources) - He wounded Belere Plaku, who later died of her injuries. (corroborated by 3 sources) - He kidnapped Rozalinda Plaku, the 24‑year‑old daughter of the couple. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Albanian police and the special unit RENRA surrounded Buzi’s vehicle and negotiated for several hours. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Rozalinda Plaku was freed unharmed during the police operation. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Buzi had been under house arrest and had issued repeated threats against the Plaku family before the attack. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-07-25: Albanian man Refit Buzi kills family members and dies by suicide Refit Buzi shot his father, wounded his mother who later died, held former partner hostage, and then killed himself in Albania, leaving three dead. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/albanian-man-refit-buzi-kills-family-members-and-dies-by-suicide ### 2026-07-24: Refit Buzi's Roskovec attack ends with suicide after police standoff Refit Buzi attacked the Plaku home in Roskovec, killing Kosta, wounding Belere (who later died) and kidnapping Rozalinda; after a prolonged RENRA standoff, the girl was freed and Buzi suicide‑shot himself in a车 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/murderer-refit-buzi-kills-exfamily-police-rescue-daughter-in-roskovec ### 2026-07-24: Fatal shooting in Roskovec, Albania over disputed £180,000 Refit Buzi shot and killed three people in Roskovec, Albania, amid a disputed £180,000 owed to his ex‑partner; he later died by suicide after police pursuit. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fatal-shooting-in-roskovec-albania-over-disputed-180000 ### 2026-07-22: Nertil Buzi suspected in double homicide and kidnapping in Roskovec, Albania Police say 35‑year‑old Nertil Buzi shot his father‑in‑law, injured the mother‑in‑law, then kidnapped his ex‑fiancé before fleeing; a manhunt ended with his suspected suicide. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/35yearold-man-kills-exfatherinlaw-in-roskovec-albania --- Cite as: Roskovec murders, hostage rescue, suicide. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/roskovec-family-murder-and-police-rescue