Shooting in Montenegro Leaves 10 Dead Including Children

Gunman on the run as Montenegro mourns national tragedy
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Posted Jan 2, 2025 12:45 AM CST
Shooting in Montenegro Leaves 10 Dead Including Children
Police investigators work at the site of a shooting in Cetinje, 36 kilometers (22 miles) west of Podogrica, Montenegro, Wednesday, Jan 1, 2025.   (AP Photo/Risto Bozovic)

In a chilling incident in Cetinje, Montenegro, a shooter killed at least 10 people, including two children, on Wednesday, while four others sustained severe injuries. Interior Minister Danilo Saranovic disclosed that the gunman, identified by his initials A.M., was on the loose, leading to a massive police manhunt. The shooter reportedly unleashed terror in a bar before continuing his deadly rampage elsewhere, with the victims including the bar owner and members of both his family and the shooter's own.

President Jakov Milatovic expressed his dismay, stating he was "shocked and stunned" by the event. Prime Minister Milojko Spajic visited the hospital where the wounded were receiving care and declared a three-day mourning period. Describing it as a "terrible tragedy," Spajic highlighted the profound impact on the nation. Authorities urged residents to remain calm and stay indoors, ruling out gang-related violence.

This horrific incident marks the second mass shooting in Cetinje in three years. In a similar outburst of violence last year, 10 individuals, including two children, were killed by an attacker who was subsequently taken down by a passerby. The suspect, reportedly named Aco Martinovic, was known for erratic behavior and had a prior arrest for illegal weapon possession. Montenegro, a small nation with approximately 620,000 residents, has a history of gun culture, contributing to the complex backdrop of this latest tragedy. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)

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