Police have made the first response after a 48-year-old man was stabbed to death today in Kavaja.

The Blues explain that SV lost his life after being involved in a conflict with his peer, LD, both residents of Kavaja.

The cause of the incident is said to have been a momentary quarrel. The perpetrator fled after the incident and is still being sought.

Police about the incident:

"Regarding the information provided about the incident that occurred in neighborhood no. 3, Kavaja, where it is suspected that for weak motives a citizen struck another citizen with a cutting tool (knife), who consequently died in the hospital, we clarify that:

After verifications were carried out, it turned out that the suspected perpetrator is citizen LD, alias LP, 48 years old, resident of Kavaja.

Meanwhile, the citizen who lost his life as a result of the stabbing has the generality SV, alias SI, 48 years old.

Police services are continuing the pursuit to capture the perpetrator.

Meanwhile, the investigative group, under the direction of the Prosecutor's Office, is working to clarify the circumstances and legally document the case."