Podgorica, Montenegro — A gunman who began a taking pictures spree at a restaurant in southern Montenegro killed a complete of 12 individuals, together with two youngsters, a prosecutor mentioned on Thursday.
“Twelve people were killed, of whom two were children,” prosecutor Andrijana Nastic advised reporters in Cetinje, elevating the earlier toll of not less than 10 from Wednesday’s assault.
The gunman died after taking pictures himself within the head, police mentioned early on Thursday.
The killing spree began round 5:30 pm native time (1630 GMT) on Wednesday, in Bajice village close to the southern city of Cetinje, in response to police.
Cops stand guard at a test level on the outskirts of Cetinje, Montenegro, Jan. 1, 2025, after a gunman killed a dozen individuals within the close by village of Bajice.
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The victims have been killed at 5 completely different places, with the primary 4 within the restaurant, the prosecutor mentioned.
“Each location was inspected and evidence was taken. Prosecutor and police actions are ongoing, to determine the circumstances under which the event took place,” she mentioned.
4 individuals have been additionally significantly wounded and transported to a hospital within the capital, Podgorica.
The lives of three of them have been nonetheless at risk, Well being Minister Vojislav Simun mentioned on Thursday.
The police dominated out a “showdown between organized criminal groups.”
They mentioned firearms used have been unlawful.
The federal government declared three days of nationwide mourning from Thursday.
Mass shootings are uncommon within the tiny Balkan nation.
