The police have identified the shooter as Aleksandar Martinović, who was said to have been heavily intoxicated during the incident. After the initial shootings, he fled the scene but eventually turned his weapon on himself when surrounded by police and later succumbed to his injuries en route to the hospital. The Interior Minister, Danilo Saranovic, described the shooting as a "consequence of disturbed interpersonal relations," while Prime Minister Milojko Spajic expressed profound sorrow over the tragedy. He emphasized the need for urgent discussions regarding public safety and the potential for stricter gun control measures. The small Balkan nation, already shaken by the uncommon event, is reflecting on its safety protocols as it mourns the lives lost in this senseless act.
Tragic Mass Shooting in Montenegro Leaves 12 Dead, Sparks National Mourning
Tragic Mass Shooting in Montenegro Leaves 12 Dead, Sparks National Mourning
Montenegro is reeling after a devastating shooting incident that claimed the lives of 12 individuals, including two children, in a small town.
In a shocking turn of events, Montenegro has declared three days of national mourning following a mass shooting in the Cetinje area where a 45-year-old gunman killed 12 people before taking his own life. The horrific act reportedly stemmed from a verbal altercation at a restaurant, where the assailant targeted family members and restaurant patrons, including two young children aged 10 and 13. The tragic event unfolded on Wednesday evening, prompting an intensive response from emergency services and local law enforcement.
