Čakovec shooting suspect believed to have fled to Bosnia and Herzegovina
Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Police are intensely searching for Danijel Trninić, suspected of a double attempted murder in Čakovec.
- Investigators are exploring leads that Trninić fled to Bosnia and Herzegovina after the shooting.
- Trninić is known to police for previous criminal offenses in both Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Authorities are conducting an intensive manhunt for Danijel Trninić, the suspect in a shooting that injured two young men in Čakovec. The incident occurred in the parking lot of a catering establishment, and police are actively pursuing leads.
Investigators are reportedly examining information suggesting Trninić may have fled to Bosnia and Herzegovina following the attack. If confirmed, this could prompt the issuance of an international arrest warrant. Police have interviewed dozens of individuals and are searching vehicles, apartments, and houses as part of the ongoing operation.
Trninić, originally from Sisak and residing in Varaždin County, is no stranger to law enforcement. He has prior criminal records in both Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Six years ago, he was arrested in Bosnia and Herzegovina as part of "Operation Unikat" for cultivating marijuana and possessing illegal weapons, for which he received a five-and-a-half-year prison sentence. He served part of his sentence in Bosnia and Herzegovina before being transferred to Croatia to complete it.
Since his release, Trninić has been flagged for further offenses, including economic fraud, which had previously brought him to the attention of Varaždin police. While the motive for the shooting remains officially unconfirmed, investigators suspect a connection to drug-related activities. The two injured men are in stable condition at Čakovec County Hospital and are not in life-threatening danger. Police have warned the public that Trninić is considered armed and dangerous, urging anyone with information on his whereabouts to contact the nearest police station or call 192, advising against approaching him.
Originally published by Večernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.