Man in Montenegro Bar Shooting Kills Several People
Deadly Bar Shooting Rocks Montenegro, Multiple Fatalities Reported
CETINJE, Montenegro – A shooting at a bar in the Montenegrin town of Cetinje has left multiple people dead, according to local police. The incident occurred Tuesday evening in Cetinje, located approximately 30 miles northwest of the capital, Podgorica.police confirmed that the shooter is a 45-year-old man but have not released further details. Local television channel RTCG reported that seven people were killed in the shooting, which allegedly followed an altercation inside the bar. The gunman fled the scene and remains at large, with police actively searching for him.
RTCG identified the shooter as Ako Martinovic, who has a prior arrest record for illegal weapons possession. The channel reported that Martinovic left the bar to retrieve a weapon, returned, and opened fire, killing several people before moving to another location and fatally shooting two more individuals.
While police have not officially confirmed the number of fatalities, social media reports from local residents indicate that seven people were killed, including two children.
Montenegro mourns: Deadly Bar Shooting Rocks Cetinje
Elena: Did you hear about the shooting in Cetinje? It’s absolutely heartbreaking.
Mark: No, I haven’t.What happened?
Elena: It was at a bar last night. Seven people were killed. A gunman opened fire, apparently after an argument inside.
Mark: Oh my god, seven? That’s terrible! Do we know who the shooter is?
Elena: Yes, his name is Ako Martinovic. He’s 45 years old and has a history of illegal weapons charges. What’s even more horrifying is that he killed two people at another location after leaving the bar.
Mark: This is awful. Did he target specific people, or was it random?
Elena: It’s not wholly clear yet. Some reports say there was an altercation at the bar, but we don’t have more details.
Mark: Did they say anything about the victims?
Elena: Yes, it’s devastating – social media reports are saying at least two children were among the dead.
Mark**: That’s just unimaginable. What’s happening with the shooter now? Is he still at large?
Elena: Yes, unfortunately. The police are actively searching for him, but he’s still out there. Everyone is deeply shaken by this violence. Cetinje is a small town, and this kind of thing is unheard of there.
Mark: It’s truly shocking. My thoughts are with the victims and their families.