Cetinje massacre as it happened: Mass killer murders 12, seriously wounds 4, shoots himself in the head

The facts

• Prosecutor Andrijana Nastic has confirmed that 12 people were killed in the massacre in Cetinje
• Among the victims are two children, aged 10 and 13
• The shooting started in a tavern
• The killer then went on to carry out the massacre in five different locations
• The suspect, Aco Martinovic, tried to elude the police for hours, but was eventually surrounded, and committed suicide
• The suspect died on the way to the hospital

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23:56, January 1

Minister Saranovic confirms Telegraf's information: Cetinje shooter is dead

Montenegro Interior Minister Danilo Saranovic addressed journalists in Cetinje, where the terrible crime that killed 12 people, including two children, was committed.

At the beginning of his address, Minister Saranovic said that the suspect in the Cetinje massacre got located and surrounded.

"This person was isolated by police officers, and when he realized that he was in a hopeless situation, he tried to commit suicide. He did not die immediately, but succumbed to his injuries on the way to the hospital," said Minister Saranovic.

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10:29

Spajic: We are considering complete ban on possession of weapons in Montenegro

Montenegrin Prime Minister Milojko Spajic announced the possibility of banning possession of weapons in that country after the massacre that took place in Cetinje.

"Our thoughts are with the families of the victims and the injured. The four persons who were seriously injured are in the KCCG, where they are receiving all the medical care that Montenegro has at their disposal, doctors are fighting for their lives on the operating tables," he said and added that a session of the Council for National Security will urgently consider all options, including a complete ban on possession of weapons.

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10:19

In less than three years, Borilovic and Martinovic killed more than 20 people, including 4 children

12 dead and four seriously wounded is the epilogue of another shooting in Cetinje, which took place two and a half years after the massacre committed by Vuk Borilovic there, when he killed 10 people, including two children, and wounded six fellow citizens.

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09:59

This is the boy (13) whom Martinovic killed in Cetinje: "God, why do you take good souls"

One of the 12 victims of Aco Martinovic, who committed the massacre in Cetinje on Wednesday, is a 13-year-old boy, M.V.

Friends are saying goodbye to the child on social networks, posting photos and grieving messages after the mass murder in Cetinje committed by Martinovic.

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09:47

We learn: Twins killed in the Cetinje massacre are relatives of popular Serbian contest show winner Darko Martinovic

Twins Marko and Milos Martinovic were killed last night in the mass murder in Cetinje, as well as their father and mother. They are close relatives of the singer Darko Marinovic, the winner of Zvezde Granda, Telegraf has learned.

We contacted him and unfortunately, he confirmed this information.

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09:47

Serbian Minister Macura offers her condolences to the families of those killed in Cetinje and to citizens of Montenegro

Serbian Minister without portfolio Tatjana Matsura spoke about the mass murder in Cetinje and expressed her condolences to the families.

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09:41

All events in Cetinje are cancelled

The Montenegrin capital Cetinje announced that, due to yesterday's tragic events, all planned events in the coming period have been cancelled.

This includes the "New Year's Story in the Capital" bazaar, a ceremony on January 4 - the Foundation Day of the Capital of Cetinje, and the awarding of the "Ivan Crnojevic" Charter.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with the families who lost their loved ones. We ask all the citizens of Montenegro to be with the families of the victims and the families of the injured in these difficult days, to sympathize with their pain and provide support to each other," a statement reads.

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09:26

Serbian PM Vucevic expresss his condolences to Mandic: Spirit of unity need in these sad days

Prime Minister of Serbia Milos Vucevic expressed his condolences to the President of the Montenegrin Assembly Andrija Mandic after yesterday's tragedy in Cetinje, the cabinet of the Assembly president announced.

"We pray to the Lord that the wounded will recover and make it through, and that he grants those killed the heavenly kingdom. I wish that Montenegro and its people will go through these difficult and sad days in the spirit of unity," wrote Vucevic.

Yesterday, the Serbian prime minister also offered his condolences to his Montenegro counterpart.

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08:45

Aco Martinovic shot himself in the head in this place

Aco Martinovic, suspected of killing 12 people in the Cetinje massacre, including two children, died last night on the way to the hospital after shooting himself in the head. This information, which Telegraf had first reported, was confirmed last night by the director of the Montenegrin police.

He said that police officers had good intelligence based on which they located Aco Martinovic and surrounded him, making a ring around him.

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0:43

Police and neighbors speak

"He didn't argue with anyone in the neighborhood. He was calm, honest and kept himself to himself. What happened yesterday, who knows. Whether it was alcohol or something else, we will never know," one of the shooter's next door neighbors told RINA.

The Montenegrin police, however, said they were "aware" of Matinovic due to his past violent behavior.

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07:50

Morning after horrific massacre in Cetinje, police still securing "tavern of death"

An eery morning dawned on Cetinje after the massacre in which Aco Martinovic (45) killed at least 12 people and wounded four.

Police are still securing a tavern in the city center where it all started.

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06:59

Three days of mourning in Montenegro

Today is the start of three days of mourning in Montenegro due to the terrible crime that happened yesterday in Cetinje, and all outdoor events throughout the country have been cancelled.

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01:36

See what Cetinje looks like after gruesome crime

The center of Cetinje looked ghostly after the horrific massacre suspected to have been committed by Aco Martinovic. Just a few minutes after the news that the killer was dead had been confirmed, a Telegraf team drove through Cetinje and recorded eery scenes.

The Telegraf.rs team again went to the tavern where Martinovic's bloody path began. As our reporters said, the place was still teeming with police.

The Telegraf portal crew found the location in the Humci settlement, where Martinovic shot himself in the head.

The video shows the police everywhere, and considering that the investigation is still ongoing, the police were keeping people out of the site.

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00:58

What we know so far about Cetinje massacre suspect: He killed his best men and friends, then committed suicide

The news about the massacre in Cetinje, in which ten people were killed, including two children, and four others were wounded, shook not only Montenegro, but also the entire region.

Suspect Aco Martinovic spent the first day of the new year in the local tavern called "Velestovo", where he was drinking with the owner and several other people.

At one point, there an argumen broke out between him and a man, D.K, and a frustrated Martinovic then decided to go to home, fetch a weapon and return to the tavern.

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00:12

Martinovic killed close friends

Acting Director of the Police Administration Lazar Scepanovic said that Martinovic was located in the Humci neighborhood and that he died of injuries to his head.

Scepanovic said that the victims included his close friends.

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21:10

Victims shot in head, chest and stomach: Condition of those wounded in Cetinje massacre revealed

Four people wounded in the Cetinje massacre are in the operating rooms at the Clinical Center in Podgorica, the on duty doctor told RTCG.

"In the last two hours, four patients were rought to the clinical center, one female and three male. All patients have very serious and life-threatening injuries. One patient has head, chest and abdominal injuries," the doctor said.

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20:20

Moving reaction by Jakov Milatovic

President of Montenegro Jakov Milatovic  spoke out after the horrific massacre in Cetinje, posting on X:

"Instead of holiday cheer, sadness because of the loss of innocent lives hovers over our capital and the whole of Montenegro. I am shocked and distressed by this tragedy that affected our Cetinje, the families and friends of the victims, to whom I offer my sincere condolences. We hope and pray for the recovery of those injured. Our thoughts tonight are with the families who lost their loved ones and with the residents of Cetinje. The whole of Montenegro feels and shares in your pain."

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20:12

Three-day mourning in Montenegro

The government of Montenegro will declare three days of mourning because of the tragedy in Cetinje, announced Prime Minister Milojko Spajic. He also asked that all outdoor events throughout the state be canceled.

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20:03

Police at the scene of horrific crime in Montenegro

A video from the scene of the horrific crime in Cetinje appeared on social networks. Strong police forces are at the Velestovo tavern, which is located near the sports center in Cetinje.

Law enforcement are investigating the crime that happened this afternoon.

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19:47

Ambulances transports wounded, distressing footage from Cetinje

According to the local media, the wounded in the shooting are being transported to the Clinical Center of Montenegro. The portal Dan published footage showing the preparation for the transport of the wounded.

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19:34

This is the tavern where the massacre took place in Cetinje! Special forces in streets, children among victims

At least 6 people, including two children, were killed today in Cetinje, when, according to the police, the suspect A. Martinovic entered a tavern and started killing people.

According to the police, he escaped afterwards.

The Montenegrin media are saying that the massacre took place in the tavern Velestovo, which is located near the sports center in Cetinje.

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19:15

Serbian President Vucic reacts to terrible crime

"It is with sadness, disbelief and deep sorrow that I received the news about the massacre in Cetinje, which took innocent lives and caused immense pain to the families and fellow citizens of the victims," Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic posted on the Instagram account "buducnostsrbijeav".

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18:44

After altercation in tavern, man starts shooting people

Several people were killed in the shooting that happened today in Cetinje. According to initial information, the shooter entered a tavern after an altercation, and started killing people. According to the police, he ran away afterwards.

The police said that A.M. is suspected of committing the attack. The police appealed on residents of Cetinje to remain calm and stay in their homes.

(Telefraf.rs)