Translations: Tirana
Case info
Personal info
- Regional centerTirana
- Who was attacked?Journalist
- GenderMan
- Victim(s) nameErvin Dushi
Media outlet
- Source of information about the incidentAlbanian State Police
Incident Data
- Date of incident18.05.2026
- CityShkodër
- Were authorities informed?Case was reported to the police
- Perpetrator(s)Known (suspected)
- Attacked by(ordinary) citizens
- Means of incidents and attacksIn person
- Type of incidentActual attacks on journalists
- Type of attackAttack resulting in physical harm
Action by the authorities
- Police actionUnder 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.