President Milanović: I offer my condolences to the families of those killed; I was shocked by the savage and unprecedented crime in Daruvar

The President of the Republic Zoran Milanović extended his condolences to the families of the victims of today’s tragic incident at a home for the elderly and infirm in Daruvar. He urged the relevant authorities to conduct a swift investigation and called for stricter gun control measures.

The statement by President Zoran Milanović reads as follows:

“I offer my condolences to the families and relatives of fellow citizens killed today at a home for the elderly and infirm in Daruvar. I wish a speedy and safe recovery to all the wounded, and I thank the employees of the emergency medical service for their quick and organized response in rescuing the injured.

The savage, unprecedented crime in Daruvar has shocked me. It serves as a frightening warning and a final call to all relevant institutions to enhance efforts in preventing violence in society, including implementing even stricter controls on gun ownership. I expect the police and the state attorney’s office to conduct a swift and thorough investigation to determine all the circumstances of this crime and hold those responsible accountable.”