At least 3 people killed, 4 injured Shooting at a bar frequented by members of the LGTBI community bratislavaCapital of Slovakia.
The attack, which occurred on Wednesday afternoon, 19 years old defined as Juraj K and what happened found dead Near the headquarters of the Ministry of Education after he committed suicide this Thursday morning, police reported.
Two of the dead were in front of a bar that its owners described as a bar. bar “close to the gay community in the center of Bratislava”. Shortly after the attack, the shooter confessed to the crime and committed suicide, according to initial investigations.
Previously, the young man had posted various messages through social networks. homophobic hate speech and with neo-Nazi tones.
Slovakian Prime Minister Eduard Heger condemned the attack and asked. “The end of hatred in society”. He assured that he was “not worried” over the possibility of fearing for his own life. “I know we are living in difficult times,” he said.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed her condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the attack. “These horrific murders are a threat for societies built on respect and tolerance. The EU is committed to helping combat all forms of hate crimes,” he urged to “protect the LGTBI community” in a Twitter message.
The Vice President of the European Commission also attended. Maros ShekkovicHe said it was “a very painful moment for the whole country”. “We all stand against all forms of hatred,” he stressed.