A tragic shooting unfolded at a nursing home in Daruvar, Croatia, approximately 130 kilometers east of Zagreb, on Monday, July 22, 2024. The incident has left at least five people dead and several others injured, with reports indicating that three people were wounded, one of them seriously.According to multiple sources, the assailant, identified as a 51-year-old man and veteran of the 1991-95 Croatian War, entered the facility and began shooting indiscriminately. Among the victims was reportedly the shooter’s own mother, along with four other residents and staff members of the nursing home.The attacker initially fled the scene, prompting a swift response from local law enforcement. He was quickly apprehended by police at a nearby cafĂ©. The motive behind the attack remains unclear, and authorities are continuing their investigation.The incident has shocked the small town of Daruvar, known for its thermal springs and home to about 8,500 residents. Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic expressed his condolences to the families of the victims and hopes for the recovery of the wounded.As the community grapples with this tragedy, questions arise about security measures in care facilities and the broader implications for public safety in Croatia. The police have yet to release an official statement, leaving many details of the incident still to be confirmed.
Key points
- A shooting at a nursing home in Daruvar, Croatia, resulted in five deaths and multiple injuries.
- The suspect, a 51-year-old veteran of the 1991-95 Croatian War, allegedly killed his mother and four others before being arrested.
- The motive for the attack is still under investigation, and local authorities have yet to release an official statement.
Contradictionsđź‘ľThere is a discrepancy in the reported age of the suspect, with most sources stating 51 years old, while one source reports the suspect as 41 years old.
