Party shooting, seized gun

In the continuation of continued engagements in preventing shootings by police in Mitrovica, it says it is taking all necessary police measures to ensure public order and tranquillity in the Mitrovica region.

During the last night, police units at the southern station in Mitrovica have responded to an information for shooting. Police actions were oriented towards identifying the location where the shooting was heard, with the result of the rapid reaction of police units resulting from the “Betare route” The location where shots were heard during a family party.

Two shellings have been found in quality of material evidence at the scene, while by suspect H. M., 57, has confiscated a pistol-type weapon, allegedly fired at the family party.

Following the investigative procedures, the suspect on the case's orders has been released for regular procedure. Cases for criminal work have been initiated against him cause of general danger and ownership, unauthorized gun control.

Police appeal to citizens to avoid such actions, where the use of weapons at parties and weddings is sanctioned by law.

Police say they will take all actions under authorisations, including the detention of suspected persons, the halting of pillars with weddings, as well as the raid of locations where weapons are allegedly used.