"A man on trial opened fire in a courtroom in the Albanian capital, Tirana, on Monday, killing the judge and injuring two other people, police said. The gunman fled the scene but was later arrested. The judge Astrit Kalaja was shot inside the courtroom by a 30-year-old suspect with the initials E Sh, according to police. Kalaja died while being taken to a hospital."
"The gunman also shot two other people involved in the hearing, police said. Their injuries were not life-threatening. Authorities have not provided details about any motive or the nature of the case being heard. The case listing found on the court's website referred to a property. Police later arrested the suspect and also found a revolver alleged to have been used."
A man on trial opened fire in a courtroom in Tirana, killing Judge Astrit Kalaja and injuring two other people. The 30-year-old suspect with the initials E Sh shot Kalaja inside the courtroom; Kalaja died while being taken to a hospital. The gunman also shot two others involved in the hearing; their injuries were not life-threatening. The gunman fled the scene but was later arrested and a revolver alleged to have been used was found. Authorities have not provided details about any motive or the nature of the case. A court listing referred to a property. Judicial reforms launched in 2016 have delayed tens of thousands of cases.
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