At least five people died and five others were wounded on Monday when a gunman entered a private senior residence in Daruvar, a town in eastern Croatia, and opened fire indiscriminately. Local outlets reported the incident as breaking news from the facility, which housed elderly residents and staff. The violence shocked the community and prompted immediate police action as investigators began gathering evidence at the scene. Attribution: Mojportal.
The injured were rushed to a regional hospital for urgent care, while authorities arrested the suspected shooter near a nearby cafe as he attempted to flee. The rapid police response helped prevent further harm, and officials began a broader examination of the events leading up to the shooting. Attribution: Mojportal; police reporting via local outlets.
Health officials confirmed to several outlets that five people sustained injuries in the attack. One of the wounded was reported in critical condition as investigations continued. This update came as the region mobilized medical resources and crisis response teams to support victims and families. Attribution: Dnevnik; Jutarnji.
The man identified as the suspect is described as a 51-year-old former military police officer from nearby Donji Daruvar, whose mother resided in the senior residence. Reports noted a history that could influence the context of the incident, though investigators emphasized that formal conclusions would wait for a full review. Attribution: Nova TV; local reporting.
According to Nova TV, the fatalities included four residents of the home and one staff member. The private facility had been home to about twenty elderly individuals, according to city officials. The incident prompted a joint effort between police and the Public Prosecutor’s Office as investigators sought to determine motive and confirm all details. Attribution: Nova TV; N1.
The mayor of Daruvar, Damir Lenicek, told N1 that the tragedy occurred inside a private residence where twenty elderly residents lived. The case has since been reviewed by regional prosecutors and the police, with the Office of the State Attorney lending support to the inquiry. Attribution: N1; local authorities.
In a post on social media, the Croatian prime minister, Andrej Plenkovic, expressed condolences to the families of the victims and called for a thorough investigation to uncover all facts surrounding the crime. Officials stressed the commitment to transparency as the investigation progresses and urged the public to respect the privacy of those affected while authorities work to provide answers. Attribution: X post from official accounts; government statements.