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Fistfight under Šmarna Gora precedes shooting; chairs flew

Fistfight under Šmarna Gora precedes shooting; chairs flew

From Delo · () Slovenian

Translated from Slovenian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A physical altercation involving multiple men preceded a shooting incident near a restaurant below Šmarna Gora, Slovenia.
  • The fight escalated quickly, with chairs being used as weapons, followed by four gunshots.
  • One person was injured by a firearm but is not in life-threatening condition; the motive remains unknown.

A violent brawl erupted outside a popular restaurant near Šmarna Gora, Slovenia, culminating in a shooting incident that left one person injured. The altercation, which occurred on Friday evening, involved several men and was captured on video.

Details emerging after the incident reveal a dispute that escalated rapidly. The video shows four men on a restaurant terrace engaging in a verbal argument, which quickly turned physical when one man struck another. The fight intensified, with participants resorting to using chairs from the terrace as weapons.

Chaos ensued as punches were thrown and chairs flew. In the midst of the melee, one individual fell to the ground. Moments later, four gunshots were heard. The video does not clearly indicate who fired the shots or the immediate cause of the dispute, leaving the motive unknown.

Police confirmed that one person sustained a gunshot wound but their life is not in danger. The individuals involved had left the scene before officers arrived. The area saw a significant police presence following the incident, with reports of special forces units also present. A nearby road was temporarily closed as police managed traffic and investigated the scene. Authorities are continuing to gather information to identify those involved and determine the full circumstances of the event.

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Originally published by Delo in Slovenian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.