A man killed several people, including his mother, in a care home in north-eastern Croatia on Monday, July 22, 2024.
Police confirmed the incident in the small town of Daruvar, without offering details on the number of victims.
Media reported that at least five people were killed, including one care worker.
The man is said to have broken into the care home with a weapon and fired it several times.
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Five people were killed instantly, while several others were injured, dpa reports.
The man was reportedly detained soon after in a cafe.
The man was born in 1973 and was a retired military policeman.
Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic was due to address the incident later on Monday.
Interior Minister Davor Bozinovic, Health Minister Vili Beros, and Labour Minister Marin Piletic are all expected to attend the scene.
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