Gunfire in Budva leaves one dead and one injured

One person has died and another has been injured after gunfire in Budva, Montenegro.

The incident took place at a restaurant near the city’s main traffic lights, according to information published by “Vijesti”.

The victim was found dead on the pavement in front of a Turkish restaurant. The other person, who had been injured, left the scene.

During a search, two pistols were found on the injured person.

Police located him near a primary school and he was later taken by ambulance to receive medical treatment.

Meanwhile, authorities are also searching for two other people who fled after the incident.

Police forces blocked the main intersection, while the restaurant was being searched and witnesses were being questioned.

The Police Directorate of Montenegro (UP) confirmed during the evening that one person had been killed in the incident.

According to the official statement, at around 21:10, the Duty Service of the Budva Security Department received information that a firearm had been used. After arriving at the scene, police determined that one person had been killed.

Immediately after the incident, officers from the Budva Security Department set up roadblocks and began urgent operations to identify, locate and arrest the perpetrator.

Police also announced that, during the initial operational measures, their officers found and detained a person who was being pursued. Two pistols were seized at the scene, and other traces were also documented.