Despite its small population of approximately 620,000, Montenegro's gun ownership per capita is alarmingly high, raising further questions about public safety and legislative action needed to prevent future tragedies.
Montenegro's Devastating Shooting Claims 10 Lives, Including Children
Montenegro's Devastating Shooting Claims 10 Lives, Including Children
A tragic shooting in Cetinje, Montenegro has resulted in the deaths of 10 individuals and has prompted a national mourning period.
On January 1, 2025, a shooting spree in the small Balkan city of Cetinje left at least 10 people dead, among them two children, escalating calls for stricter gun control measures. The violence erupted after a bar altercation involving the shooter, identified as Aco Martinovic, 45, who subsequently died from self-inflicted wounds following a manhunt. Interior Minister Danilo Saranovic confirmed the identities of some victims, including the bar's owner and his family members. Prime Minister Milojko Spajic termed the event as a significant tragedy affecting the nation, and the government has declared three days of mourning, urging public events to be postponed. This incident marks the second mass shooting in Cetinje within three years, highlighting a pressing concern over gun violence amidst Montenegro's high firearm ownership rate.
