Besar Nimani, former boxing champion, died at the age of 38 after a shooting at a restaurant in Germany.
TMZ reports that Nimani was leaving the Bielefeld restaurant on Saturday at approximately 6 p.m. when 10 shots were fired. It was revealed that at least some of the bullets hit the former boxer, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
In a statement, the police revealed: “One or more perpetrators approached and shot the victim. [Besar Nimani] He died at the scene due to the extensive injuries he received.”
Authorities are carrying out a “major police operation” as they search for the person or people responsible for the shooting. They have yet to confirm the motive or the identity of the suspects.
A witness also recalled the incident to German media outlet BILD. “He was sitting in the cafe De Lorenzo Galateria Italiana,” stated the witness. “At that moment I heard gunshots. Then the police surrounded everything. Either way, it’s a shame that the perpetrators [there were at least two of them, they ran away] They continue to run free. And what seems worst of all to me is that something is happening in the beautiful old city.”
TMZ further revealed that Besar Nimani was born in Kosovo in 1985 and fled to Germany in the late ’90s during the Kosovo War. According to Box Rec, Nimani had 26 knockout wins and one knockout loss during his boxing career. He retired in 2019 after his last fight via technical knockout.
Nimani was also the holder of the IBF European super welterweight title.
Meanwhile, Berat, brother of Besar Nimani, reportedly took to social media to pay tribute to the late boxer.
“My brother Besar Nimani was killed today in an ambush in Bielefeld, Germany,” Berat explained. “May God unite us in heaven with them.”
He then wrote a special dedication to his late brother Besar. “I am proud of you, my soul has traditionally been taken by many, but no one has ever killed me. I love you.”
The latest act of violence occurred just over 10 years after Besar, Berat and a friend became involved in a disagreement at a Turkish restaurant near Bielefeld station.
The Daily Mail reported that Berat hit someone in the head with a soda bottle. He pulled out a gun and shot himself. A total of five people were injured in the incident. Kissing was among the wounded. The perpetrator received an 18-month prison sentence for violating gun laws.
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Source: vcmp.edu.vn