Actual attack towards journalist Ervin Dushi, 18.05.2026 Shkodër

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Actual attack towards journalist Ervin Dushi, 18.05.2026 Shkodër

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  • Case info

  • Personal info

  • Regional center
    Tirana
  • Who was attacked?
    Journalist
  • Gender
    Man
  • Victim(s) name
    Ervin Dushi

  • Media outlet

  • Source of information about the incident
    Albanian State Police

  • Incident Data

  • Date of incident
    18.05.2026
  • City
    Shkodër
  • Were authorities informed?
    Case was reported to the police
  • Perpetrator(s)
    Known (suspected)
  • Attacked by
    (ordinary) citizens
  • Means of incidents and attacks
    In person
  • Type of incident
    Actual attacks on journalists
  • Type of attack
    Attack resulting in physical harm

  • Action by the authorities

  • Police action
    Under the direction of the Prosecutor’s Office, investigators are continuing work to fully clarify the circumstances of the incident.

  • Action taken by the journalists' association

  • Was journalist's association informed by the journalists directly?
    Unknown

Ervin Dushi, a journalist from Shkodra, reported to police that he was assaulted on Monday evening, the 18th of May, in the “Skënderbeg” neighborhood near the “Xhedis” supermarket.

According to police, the incident happened around 20:00, with officers immediately launching initial investigative actions after the report was filed. Authorities identified one suspect, citizen P. Gj., while efforts continue to identify and escort the other people involved.

Under the direction of the Prosecutor’s Office, investigators are continuing work to fully clarify the circumstances of the incident.

The statements made by P.Gj regarding the case can be found here.