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Gunman Kills Six in Daruvar, Croatian Nursing Home

Jul 22, 2024, 02:38 PM

A gunman opened fire at a nursing home in Daruvar, Croatia, on Monday, killing six people and injuring six others. The assailant, a former policeman and war veteran, was arrested at a nearby café. Among the victims was the gunman's mother, with most victims in their 90s. The incident occurred in a private home for the elderly, located approximately 75 miles east of the capital, Zagreb. Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic condemned the attack, calling it 'monstrous'. This rare instance of gun violence has left the local community in shock.