The Tirana Prosecution Office has administered the footage of the Bank of Albania's security cameras, as part of the investigation into the injury of Erjon Vishkulli during the October 24 protest, with the aim of clarifying the circumstances of the incident and identifying the suspected police officer.
The prosecution announced that it has registered criminal proceedings No. 7806, for criminal offenses provided for in Articles 248 and 250 of the Criminal Code.
In addition to the footage, the injured party's medical record has also been administered at the Trauma Hospital, while investigations are being conducted in cooperation with the Police Supervision Agency.
So far, about 20 medical records of injured protesters have been administered.
Full prosecutor's announcement
The Prosecutor's Office at the Court of First Instance of General Jurisdiction, Tirana, announces that it has primarily registered criminal proceedings no. 7806, of 2026, for criminal offenses provided for by articles 248 and 250 of the Criminal Code, in relation to the injury of citizen EV during the protests held in the capital.
Immediately after the event recorded on 24.10.2026, the Prosecutor's Office at the Court of First Instance of General Jurisdiction, Tirana, carried out the necessary investigative actions, including the administration of the footage made available by the Bank of Albania, obtaining the medical record at the University Trauma Hospital, as well as carrying out investigative actions in cooperation with the Police Supervision Agency (AMP).
Also, within the framework of the investigations, work is being done to determine concrete ways of communicating with the Italian authorities, with the aim of forwarding a letter of request directly to these authorities.
Investigations continue to fully clarify the circumstances of the event and document it in accordance with the legal provisions in force.
Also in the same proceeding, an investigation is being conducted and actions are being taken regarding the injury of several citizens, following suspicions of the disproportionate use of force by some state police officers during protests.
Up to this stage, about 20 medical records of injured citizens have been administered and verifications for these cases are being carried out with the Police Supervision Agency (AMP).
