Two brothers have been killed and a third injured in a shooting in Bathore, Kamza, following a dispute, according to Albanian police.

The suspected gunman, is identifies as a 40-year-old Ngushellim Manzi, an employee of the Military Police, who was arrested shortly after the incident.

According to the police, officers from Police Station No. 5 rushed to Petrela Street in Bathore after receiving reports of gunfire.

Preliminary investigations indicate that a dispute over what authorities described as trivial motives broke out between the suspect and three brothers before escalating into a shooting.

One of the victims, approximately 30 years old, died at the scene. His 48-year-old brother was transported to hospital but later succumbed to his injuries. The third brother, approximately 44, was also wounded and remains under medical care.

Police said the suspected perpetrator was apprehended following swift police action. A pistol believed to have been used in the shooting was also seized.

The investigative team is continuing its work to establish the full circumstances of the incident and complete the legal documentation of the case.

The suspect is presumed innocent until proven guilty by a final court decision.