A COURTROOM turned into a scene of terror when a man on trial opened fire, killing the presiding judge and injuring two others during a heated property dispute hearing.

Appeals Court Judge Astrit Kalaja was shot inside his own courtroom in Tirana, Albania, by a 30-year-old defendant identified by police as E. Sh.

The judge was rushed to hospital after the horror Monday attack but “succumbed to his injuries on the way,” police confirmed.

The other side in the dispute — a father and son — were also hit and remain in hospital but are stable, officials said.

Local reports suggest the gunman opened fire because he believed he was about to lose the case.

Police arrested the shooter at the scene and seized the revolver used in the attack.

Authorities have reportedly also arrested the suspec

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