An
Albanian, who armed himself with a loaded gun when attending a
late-night business deal, is starting a 23-year sentence after
shooting at three men in a horrific triple murder bid.
At
least seven shots were fired by Admir Bregaj, 26, (pictured) who
repeatedly tried to kill the trio as they desperately attempted to
flee in their car.
He
pleaded guilty to three counts of attempted murder at a petrol
station in Chase Side, Enfield on September 7 and one count of
illegally possessing a firearm.
The
Old Bailey heard the three victims had attended at 10:20pm to discuss
a car-washing business venture when a row broke out between them and
two other men.
Bregaj
approached and pulled a gun from the front of his trousers, which was
initially hidden by his black leather jacket.
The
defendant fired the gun and one of the victims, who avoided being
shot, jumped into his car in an effort to escape.
Bregaj
kept firing bullets causing damage to the vehicle.
The
second victim tried to get into the same car, but Bregaj saw him and
chased him around the vehicle, continuing to fire shots at him,
wounding him in the buttock.
A
third man tried to disarm Bregaj, but he shot him in the pelvis.
Bregaj
fired another shot that hit the floor and rebounded - hitting the
same victim in the ankle.
Bregaj
then ran off.
He
was arrested on the October 8 by Operation Trident officers and
subsequently charged and remanded in custody.
Detective
Inspector Glenn Butler of Trident Gang Crime Command said: "This
significant sentence reflects the serious nature of this offence.
“Bregaj
fired numerous shots in a public area over a seemingly trivial
argument about a business venture.
“This
would have been a terrifying experience for the victims, who
thankfully have now made a full recovery from their injuries.
"I
hope this result sends a clear message that Trident officers will
continue to relentlessly pursue and bring to justice those
individuals who bring harm to their communities through acts of
violence, gun and gang criminality.
“If
you have any information on gun and gang crime please do not hesitate
in contacting the police."
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