UNMIK POLICE PRESS ELEASES

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Weekly release - Pristina Region

Shooting in Sunny Hill Pristina, 22 June, 00. UNMIK Police are investigating a shooting incident that resulted in life threatening wounds for two young Kosovar Albanian men. The attack occurred around 01:15 hrs on 22 June 2000 in the area of Sunny Hill. The victims were travelling in a red Opel at the time of the shooting. Initial investigation indicates that several rounds were fired at the victims. There could have been up to five people involved in the attack. The victims of the attack knew at least one of the attackers. The victims were transported to the hospital where they were treated for bullet wounds to the neck, arm, and leg. Anyone with information about this case should contact UNMIK Police immediately.

Investigation Continues into Shooting Case Pristina, 21 June 2000. UNMIK Police continue to look for additional information in an attack that left two people seriously injured. The victims were Serbian. The attack took place approximately 21:00 hrs on 20 June, 00. The Incident was reported to UNMIK Police after a KFOR Soldier stopped to assist. The man suffered three wounds in the leg. The woman received a gunshot wound to the chest. They were transported to the British KFOR Hospital. Investigators spent most of the day yesterday trying to find the exact location of the attack. The crime scene was determined to be 50 to 60 meters north of suicide junction on Mother Theresa Street. Investigators located three shell casings in the area and found eight gouge marks in the sidewalk where bullets had impacted. Initial interviews have determined that the victims left their residence around 20:15 hrs to go to a restaurant. They noticed three men following them. Without warning the shooting began. The victims were shot in the back by what is believed to be a burst of about 10 bullets. All three suspects are described as being around 20 years of age. Only one suspect can be described further. He is around 180 cm tall weighing approximately 80 kg and wearing a blue shirt.
 Explosion Rocks Pizzeria in Dardania Pristina, 20 June 2000.  UNMIK Police continue to investigate an explosion that damaged the Romantika Pizzeria in Dardania. The incident was reported to UNMIK Police several times around 04:15 hrs on 20 June 2000. Witnesses heard gun shots before the explosion. The blast took out most of the windows and caused other damage to the interior of the business. Initial evidence led investigators to believe that the source of the explosion had been a hand grenade. There were no injuries as a result of the attack. Military specialists have returned to the scene this morning to do a more extensive investigation.

Skeletal Remains Found Pristina, 20 June, 00. UNMIK Police has started and investigation into skeletal remains found in the Makovc area. The remains were located around 16:30 hrs on 19 June, 00. Preliminary examination of the human remains has led investigators to believe the deaths occurred during the war. The investigation is in the early stages and no determination has been made as to the number of bodies or the cause of death.

Bomb Threat Taken Seriously Pristina, 19 June, 2000. . . UNMIK Police received a bomb threat in the area of the Grand Hotel. Emergency 92 operators received the call over the phone. Information given in the call stated that there was a car bomb across the street from the Grand Hotel. The call was received around 11:25 hrs on 18 June, 00. The caller gave nothing to reveal the source of the information. They stated that a bomb had been placed in a red car across from the hotel and was set to go off in a few minutes. UNMIK Police and KFOR Soldiers responded to the scene. Two vehicles were identified as being suspect. KFOR conducted five controlled explosions to secure the area.

Teen Aged Girl Kidnapped Pristina, 17 June 2000. UNMIK Police continue the investigation into the kidnapping of a 15-year-old Kosovar Albanian girl. The incident was reported to police on 16 June 2000 around 21:45 hrs. The girl was taken from the area of the Green Market. The victim's mother reported the crime. The information given states that the suspects were four men armed with handguns. The suspects forced the victim into a Suzuki Vitara with license plates SK-29936. The mother knew all four of the suspects. One of the suspected kidnappers had rented a portion of the victim's house. Anyone with information about this case should contact UNMIK Police immediately.

Man Injured in Mine Explosion Pristina, 17 June, 00. . . UNMIK Officers continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the explosion of an anti-personnel mine that injured and elderly Kosovar Albanian man. The incident occurred around 17:30 hrs on 16 June, 00 near the village of Toplicane in the Lipljan area. The man was herding cattle when one of the calves became entangled in a metal fence. As the man attempted to free the animal he activated the mine. He sustained shrapnel injuries to the left foot and leg. His sons were cutting grass nearby and transported the victim to the Pristina Hospital where he was treated and released. The fenced area contains a Serbian Cemetery. A memorial service had been scheduled for that location today.

Contact:
Charley Johnson
Pristina Region UNMIK Police Media Relations Coordinator
UN: 5110 Tel: 504-604-5110 PTT 038-549-926 FAX 504-604 ext 5324

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