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Montenegro Takes Bold Steps in Gun Control Reform Following Tragic Cetinje Massacre

Cetinje, Montenegro – In the aftermath of a harrowing mass shooting that left 12 people dead, Montenegro’s government has swiftly moved to propose stringent new gun control measures. The tragic incident, which unfolded on the first day of the new year, involved a gunman who fired indiscriminately in several locations around Cetinje, making this one of the deadliest events in the nation’s recent history. The assailant, identified as Aco Martinović, killed himself after the shooting …

Montenegro in Mourning: Thousands Rally in Podgorica Demanding Top Officials Resign After Devastating Mass Shooting

Podgorica, Montenegro — Thousands in Montenegro rallied on Sunday amidst growing discontent, calling for key resignations in the government’s security sector after a devastating shooting incident that claimed 12 lives in Cetinje. The protest echoed across the capital as citizens demanded greater accountability and robust action from their leaders, highlighting deep-seated issues surrounding public safety and firearms control. The protesters, gathered outside the Interior Ministry in Podgorica, chanted “Resignations” and “Killers,” directing their anger toward …

Montenegro Tightens Gun Laws in Wake of Tragic Mass Shooting, Prime Minister Pushes for Swift Law Enforcement Reforms

PODGORICA, Montenegro — Montenegro’s government is set to introduce stringent gun control measures in the wake of a devastating mass shooting that claimed the lives of 12 individuals, including two children, in the historic city of Cetinje. This tragic event occurred on New Year’s Day, prompting a swift governmental response aimed at revising the national firearms policy. Prime Minister Milojko Spajic unveiled the proposed Law on Weapons just two days after the massacre, following a …

Tragic Rampage in Montenegro: Twelve Lives Lost in Multi-Location Shooting, Including Two Children; Perpetrator Dies by Suicide

Cetinje, Montenegro – A devastating shooting in the city of Cetinje led to the death of 12 individuals, including two children, on Wednesday, before the assailant ended his own life. Authorities have identified the shooter as Aco Martinovic, who turned the gun on himself at a separate site after carrying out attacks across multiple locations. Prosecutor Andrijana Nastic provided an update on Thursday, detailing that investigations have been conducted at all sites involved to piece …

Montenegro Mourns as Gunman’s Rampage Leaves 12 Dead in Cetinje, Prompting Calls for Strict Gun Control

CETINJE, Montenegro — A devastating shooting spree in the western Montenegrin town of Cetinje left the community reeling as 12 individuals, including two children, were tragically killed by a local gunman who later took his own life. This violent outbreak happened on Wednesday and has profoundly shocked this small nation, prompting a national mourning period. Police reported that the assailant, 45-year-old Aco Martinović, initially fled the scene after the massacre, which was precipitated by a …

Montenegro Contemplates Firearms Prohibition in Wake of Devastating Mass Shooting

Podgorica, Montenegro – Following a devastating mass shooting that left 12 people dead in Montenegro, authorities are seriously considering a comprehensive ban on firearms. This tragic event marks one of the deadliest in the nation’s recent history and has reignited debates over gun control within the Balkan state. The incident, which abruptly ended the lives of ten civilians and wounded six others, occurred in the quiet town of Cetinje. The gunman, reportedly a 34-year-old resident, …

Communities in Queens and Montenegro Shattered by Deadly Mass Shootings, Spark Calls for Action

Podgorica, Montenegro — A deeply sorrowful day unfolded in Queens, New York, and Cetinje, Montenegro, following a series of mass shootings that claimed several lives and left numerous others wounded. These violent episodes, occurring almost simultaneously but across different continents, have plunged communities into mourning and reignited debates about public safety and gun control. In Queens, residents were shattered by the unexpected violence that erupted in a bustling neighborhood. Emergency services rushed to the scene, …

Tragedy Strikes Montenegro: Gunman Kills 12 in Rampage, Including Children, Sparking National Mourning

CETINJE, Montenegro — A devastating shooting spree shook the small town of Cetinje, resulting in the deaths of 12 individuals, including two children, with at least four others injured. The tragic event unfolded Wednesday following an altercation in a local bar and ended with the gunman taking his own life. Police identified the assailant as 45-year-old Aco Martinović, who first targeted individuals in the bar, including the owner and his children, before extending his rampage …

Montenegro Declares Three Days of Mourning Following Deadly Rampage in Cetinje, 12 Killed in Multisite Shooting Spree

Cetinje, Montenegro — A devastating spree of violence swept through the quiet town of Cetinje, Montenegro, leaving 12 people dead in what has escalated into one of the country’s most harrowing mass shootings in recent history. The assailant, identified as 45-year-old Aleksandar Aco Martinovic, embarked on a deadly rampage across four locations, including a local restaurant, ultimately ending his own life as law enforcement encircled him near his home. The incident began midday Wednesday when …

Tragic Spree: Montenegro Mourns as Deadly Rampage Claims 13 Lives, Including Suspect and Family Members

Cetinje, Montenegro — A devastating shooting spree in Montenegro has tragically culminated in the deaths of at least 13 individuals, including the perpetrator, marking a grim record as the nation’s deadliest massacre since the Second World War. The assailant, a 45-year-old man, embarked on the violent outburst that kicked off in a local tavern and sprawled across several locations in the serene town of Cetinje. The violent episode began on a quiet Monday when the …