Romeo Zhivikj Explained

Romeo Zhivikj
Native Name:Ромео Живиќ
Birth Date:1962
Birth Place:Matejče, Kumanovo, SFRY (today North Macedonia)
Death Date:2004
Death Cause:Ballistic trauma
Resting Place:Kumanovo Town Cemetery
Other Names:Roki
Citizenship:Macedonia
Occupation:Gangster
Opponents:Jane Pavlovski "Tica"
Capture Status:Killed
Victims:1
Country:SFR Yugoslavia
States:SR Macedonia
Republic of Macedonia
Locations:Kumanovo
Apprehended:No

Romeo Zhivikj - Roki (Macedonian: Ромео Живиќ) was a member of the Macedonian underground.[1] He was held hostage by the ANA in 2001 and then released.[2] The armed shootout involving Živikj, Jane-Tica, and Ramadani occurred around 9 PM, a time of heavy foot traffic at the location. Police investigation determined that Živikj and Pavlovski had met the previous day to settle a debt. On the critical evening, Ramadani and Živikj awaited Pavlovski at the "Blue Cafe" on Pelagonia Square. Upon Pavlovski's arrival, a dispute ensued between him and Ramadani. Živikj intervened, striking Jane-Tica and pulling Ramadani towards him. Pavlovski then drew a pistol, chambered a round, and fired, hitting Ramadani in the stomach. Živikj and Ramadani immediately returned fire. The exchange lasted about three minutes, with approximately twenty shots fired. Both Živikj and Pavlovski sustained serious injuries and were transported to the City Hospital, where Pavlovski succumbed to his wounds. Ramadani, in turn, faces charges for attempting to kill Jane Pavlovski in the incident.[3]

See also

List of people from Kumanovo

Notes and References

  1. http://star.vest.com.mk/default.asp?id=75868&idg=4&idb=1123&rubrika=Makedonija Убиен Ромео Живиќ - легендата на кумановското подземје 3/31/2004
  2. http://star.utrinski.com.mk/?pBroj=1436&stID=11472&pR=2 Ромео Живиќ човек со многу лица 16 октомври 2006
  3. http://star.dnevnik.com.mk/?pBroj=2418&stID=31458 Ромео Живиќ мртов, Тица слета во Градска