Podgorica, Montenegro — A gunman who began a capturing spree at a restaurant in southern Montenegro killed a complete of 12 folks, together with two kids, a prosecutor stated on Thursday.
“Twelve people were killed, of whom two were children,” prosecutor Andrijana Nastic instructed reporters in Cetinje, elevating the earlier toll of a minimum of 10 from Wednesday’s assault.
The gunman died after capturing himself within the head, police stated 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 accordance with police.
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The victims have been killed at 5 completely different areas, with the primary 4 within the restaurant, the prosecutor stated.
“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 stated.
4 folks have been additionally critically wounded and transported to a hospital within the capital, Podgorica.
The lives of three of them have been nonetheless in peril, Well being Minister Vojislav Simun stated on Thursday.
The police dominated out a “showdown between organized criminal groups.”
They stated 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.
