Balkans | Serbian President: The school attacker was hospitalized in a neuropsychiatry clinic

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said that the 14-year-old, who carried out the attack that killed 9 people in his country this morning, committed such a terrible accident because he was not accepted into his new class.

Vucic held a press conference this morning regarding the incident in which 8 children and 9 people, including a security guard, were killed as a result of the attack by 7th grade student K. Belgrade with a firearm.

Vucic made a statement after a minute’s silence, conveying his condolences to the families of the students who lost their lives, and wishing the injured teacher and six students a speedy recovery.

Noting that such pain had not happened in the history of Serbia, Vucic said, “The child is now in a separate place. He will be placed in a neuro-psychiatric clinic. Apparently unable to store weapons properly, the father was arrested. He had the necessary permits for weapons.” The boy’s mother has also been arrested.” He said.

Noting that the family background is “clean,” Vucic said, “The kid asked for a class change. His parents, on the other hand, were not a quarrelsome couple, but they always expected good grades from the boy. They mentioned that their grades go down when it comes to ‘love’.” He stated That the boy, who had not been accepted into his new class, had committed this terrible attack.” He said.

The boy was in the shooting range with his father 3 times

Vucic stated that the child went to the shooting range 3 times with his father and that he learned how to use a gun there, and he said: “What does the child do there? The paper with the names of the students who lost their lives in it shows that he wanted to play some kind of game, and if you are aware of that He doesn’t regret what he did. He sees himself as a hero on social media. He’s happy because he’s someone’s hero.” He said.

Vucic noted that studies will be conducted on the application of stricter rules for the preservation of weapons, and said that he will demand a reduction of the age of criminal responsibility from 14 to 12 years.

Vucic confirmed that 57 cartridges and 6 bullets were found at the scene, and those responsible will certainly be punished.

Stating that Education Minister Branko Rusic is also ready to resign, but that Prime Minister Ana Brnabec will make the decision, Vucic noted that they will never forget the terrible event that happened this morning.

A terrible attack on an elementary school in Belgrade

At Vladislav Ribnikar Elementary School in Belgrade, KK 7th grade student opened fire on security guards and students in the morning. As a result of the accident, 9 people were killed, including 8 children and a security guard, and 7 people were injured, including 6 children and one teacher.

The police statement stated that the boy carried out the attack with a gun belonging to his father, and that he came to the school with two guns and 4 Molotov cocktails.

The 14-year-old boy was reported to have planned the attack before and included a list of the students he attacked and the school’s plan.

According to the Belgrade Prosecutor’s Office, according to the Serbian Penal Code, K.K. , who was under the age of fourteen, had no criminal responsibility, and three days of national mourning were declared in the country.

The Vladislav Ribnicar Primary School, where the attack took place, has been closed until next week.

source: AA