A 56-year-old man killed his 50-year-old wife with a ...

27 February 2026, Time unknown

Jarčujak, Raška District

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A 56-year-old man killed his 50-year-old wife with a crossbow and then died by suicide using a hunting rifle. Earlier, he reportedly attacked his 79-year-old mother, who escaped to a neighbour and was taken to the hospital with injuries. The incident occurred in the family home; the perpetrator was a retired firefighter. 

Type of incident: Other/unknown
Type of weapon: Rifle/shotgun
Type of posession: Not reported
Perpetrator-Victim Relationship: Other
Result of the incident : Self-injury or suicide
Micro location: Home, apartment, yard
Victim status: Suicide (1)
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