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James C. Reynolds

Judge shot dead by man on trial over property dispute in shocking attack

A judge in Albania was shot dead after a man on trial opened fire during a hearing over a property dispute, according to local police.

Judge Astrit Kalaja was presiding over a hearing at the Court of Appeal in Tirana on Monday afternoon when the defendant shot him with a pistol, authorities said.

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