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12 Aug 2022 | 07:11 PM UTC

Montenegro: Heightened security, lingering disruptions likely after shooting incident leaves 11 people dead in Cetinje Aug. 12

Heightened security, lingering disruptions likely after shooting incident leaves 11 dead in Medovina area, Cetinje, Montenegro, Aug. 12.

Informational

Event

Heightened security measures are likely in Cetinje over the coming hours after police killed a gunman who fired indiscriminately at individuals in the city's Medovina neighborhood Aug. 12. The assailant reportedly opened fire after a family dispute, killing 11 people and wounding six others before police shot him. Authorities have cordoned off the affected area.

Transport and business disruptions are likely in the Medovina neighborhood and surrounding areas over the coming hours.

Advice

Avoid the affected area until authorities give the all-clear. Consider taking alternative routes to circumvent any related disruptions. Adhere to all instructions issued by local authorities.