Large Criminal Activity
Shooting incident in Skopje linked to organized crime
A targeted shooting in Skopje late March 23, 2026, reportedly left one person injured and is being investigated as an organized crime‑related attack.
Late on March 23, 2026, a shooting occurred in central Skopje, reportedly involving a personal vehicle and several gunshots fired at the driver. The incident took place near a busy intersection close to Debarska Street, prompting an immediate response from police and emergency services. Preliminary reports indicate that the victim, a man in his thirties believed to have ties to local criminal circles, survived but sustained serious injuries. Investigators are treating the attack as a possible organized crime‑related hit, given the precision and timing of the gunfire. Forensic teams secured shell casings and surveillance footage, while authorities have launched a wider inquiry into suspected inter‑group retaliation in the city’s drug‑trafficking milieu.
- Status
- active
- Location
- Skopje, North Macedonia
- Date added
- 2026-03-23 00:22 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-03-23 00:22 UTC
- Connected threats
- Not provided