A man killed several people, including his mother, in a retirement home in north-eastern Croatia, according to media reports on Monday.
The Croatian news website index.hr reported that police confirmed the incident occurred in the small town of Daruvar but did not provide details on the number of victims.
Reports indicate that at least five people were killed, including one care worker. The perpetrator allegedly broke into the care home with a weapon and fired multiple shots.
Index.hr reported that five people were killed instantly, while several others were injured. The suspect was detained shortly afterward in a café.
The news website mojportal.hr identified the man as a retired military policeman born in 1973.
Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković is expected to address the incident later on Monday. Interior Minister Davor Božinović, Health Minister Vili Beroš, and Labour Minister Marin Piletić are all anticipated to attend the scene.
