Tragedy in Cetinje: Deadly Shooting Shakes Montenegrin City

In Cetinje, Montenegro, a shooting on Wednesday resulted in several deaths. The armed shooter, identified as 45-year-old A.M., fled the scene. Special police troops are searching for the perpetrator, and residents are urged to stay indoors. Seven fatalities have been reported, and local media rule out gang conflict.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Podgorica | Updated: 01-01-2025 23:55 IST | Created: 01-01-2025 23:55 IST
Tragedy in Cetinje: Deadly Shooting Shakes Montenegrin City
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A shocking tragedy unfolded in Cetinje, Montenegro, on Wednesday, as a shooting resulted in several fatalities, according to police and local reports.

As special police units scour the city, some 30 kilometers from the capital Podgorica, efforts to locate the suspect remain ongoing. Identified only by his initials, A.M., and aged 45, the shooter fled after opening fire in a bar.

The latest reports from state television RTCG indicate that seven lives were lost, prompting authorities to urge residents to stay indoors, assuring that the incident was not related to gang violence. The Montenegrin Vijesti daily suggested the shooting stemmed from a bar brawl.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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