Two Seriously Injured in Belgrade Overnight Violence: One Shot, Another Attacked with Hammer
Translated from Serbian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- A 21-year-old man was shot in the leg in Rakovica around 11 p.m. on July 24.
- Separately, an 18-year-old sustained head injuries from a hammer attack during a fight around 1:25 a.m. on July 25 in Bulevar kralja Aleksandra.
- Both individuals were transported to the Urgent Care Center with serious injuries, according to the Belgrade Emergency Medical Service.
Belgrade experienced a night of violence, with two serious incidents reported by the city's Emergency Medical Service. In Rakovica, a 21-year-old man was shot in the leg around 11 p.m. on July 24. He was subsequently taken to the Urgent Care Center with severe injuries.
Just a few hours later, in the early morning of July 25, an 18-year-old sustained significant head trauma during a fight. The incident, which occurred around 1:25 a.m. on Bulevar kralja Aleksandra, involved the use of a hammer. The victim was also transported to the Urgent Care Center for treatment of his serious injuries.
The Emergency Medical Service reported a total of 114 interventions during the night shift, with 25 occurring in public spaces. The majority of calls received were from individuals with chronic conditions experiencing respiratory problems or chest pain. The service also responded to two traffic accidents during the night, one of which resulted in minor injuries.
Both were transported to the Urgent Care Center with serious injuries.
Originally published by N1 Serbia in Serbian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.