- A gunman entered the facility and opened fire
- The initial attack claimed five lives
- The death toll has risen to six.
A horrific shooting unfolded on Monday in a private nursing home located in Daruvar, Croatia. A gunman entered the facility and opened fire, leaving a trail of devastation.
Six Confirmed Dead, Motive Unclear:
- The initial attack claimed five lives, including the gunman’s own mother, according to Marin Piletic, a government minister.
- Sadly, one of the wounded succumbed to their injuries later, raising the death toll to six.
- Four other victims remain in critical condition.
- Authorities have yet to determine a motive for the act of violence.
Gunman Identified, Weapon Unregistered:
- Croatian media reports identified the suspect as a war veteran born in 1973.
- He fled the scene after the attack but was apprehended by police at a nearby cafe.
- The weapon used in the shooting was unregistered, highlighting the lingering presence of firearms from the Yugoslavian wars in the 1990s.
Community in Shock:
- The peaceful town of Daruvar is reeling from the tragedy.
- Mayor Damir Lnenicek expressed the shock and grief felt by the entire community.
This heartbreaking incident has cast a shadow over Daruvar. As authorities investigate the cause of this tragedy, the focus remains on supporting the victims’ families and the shocked community.
