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Police Arrest 35-Year-Old After Fatal Shooting Outside Arezzo Bar

Investigators cite an unregistered pistol as inquiries focus on the motive.

Overview

  • The victim was identified as Gjergj Pergegaj, 30, who was struck in the neck and died within minutes at the scene.
  • The shooting occurred shortly before midnight on March 20 near Bar Aquila by the Bivio di Olmo roundabout on Via Romana.
  • Early accounts indicate 4–5 shots were fired from a handgun reported by investigators as unregistered.
  • The suspected gunman, a 35-year-old Albanian resident of Rigutino, fled in a white Audi and was arrested at his home in the early hours.
  • Detectives are assessing a quarrel potentially tied to an ex-partner, a line of inquiry described as unconfirmed as they reconstruct events.