Incident Details
A knife attack occurred at Precko Elementary School in , , on Friday, resulting in the death of a 7-year-old girl and injuries to a teacher and five other students. The attacker, described as a young male, was detained.
Croatian Interior Minister identified the attacker as a 19-year-old former student of the school, who had been living nearby. The attacker, who reportedly had mental health issues and a history of suicide attempts, also inflicted injuries on himself during the incident.
Reactions and Aftermath
Croatian Prime Minister expressed being "appalled" by the attack, while President called for unity and emphasized the need for schools to be safe places for children. Authorities declared Saturday a day of mourning in Zagreb.
The incident has prompted discussions on school safety in Croatia, a country where such attacks are rare. The tragedy recalls a similar school shooting in neighboring last May, highlighting concerns over school violence in the region.