Man turns himself in after fatal shootout

Dione Mercieca, 46 from Birkirkara, yesterday gave himself up at the law courts in Valletta at around noon shortly after allegedly shooting down his business partner, Martin Scicluna.
The 43-year-old father of two from Siggiewi died on the spot at the Qormi office in Guze Galea Street of All Sports International – a company specialised in the installation of artificial turf pitches – of which he was chairman and Mercieca was managing director. Eyewitnesses said they heard two shots fired from a shotgun.
It is understood that the two partners had a quarrel over their business.
Mercieca, who was seen providing regular security during past election campaigns to the former prime minister and leader of the Nationalist Party, was kept under arrest.
Duty Magistrate Michael Mallia was informed and has appointed court experts to assist him in an inquiry.

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