Montenegro Manhunt Ends as Russian Triple-Murder Suspect Dies After Police Standoff

A major police operation in Montenegro has ended after a Russian national suspected of killing three people died following a confrontation with security forces, authorities said.

The suspect, identified by Montenegrin police as a 30-year-old Russian citizen, had been the subject of an extensive manhunt after three employees of a shooting range were killed in Danilovgrad, near the capital Podgorica.

The search continued for hours and involved specialised police units, security forces and aerial support before the suspect was eventually located in woodland near the coastal municipality of Herceg Novi.

According to reports, the man opened fire when police surrounded him and later died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Three People Killed at Danilovgrad Shooting Range

The deadly incident began at a shooting range in Danilovgrad, a town located northwest of Podgorica.

Montenegrin authorities said three people were killed during the attack. The victims were two young men from Podgorica, aged 20 and 24, and a 67-year-old man from Danilovgrad.

Police identified the suspect as a Russian citizen and launched an urgent search after he allegedly fled the scene.

According to an earlier [official police notice issued by Montenegro’s authorities](Montenegro police notice), investigators believed the suspect escaped using a vehicle connected to one of the victims.

Authorities warned members of the public to remain cautious and report any information that could help police locate him.

Large-Scale Police Operation Launched

The search quickly developed into a major security operation involving multiple police units.

Specialised officers were deployed across the region as authorities attempted to trace the suspect’s movements. A helicopter and specialised equipment were also used during the operation.

The search eventually shifted towards the Herceg Novi area on Montenegro’s Adriatic coast.

Reports said the suspect was located in a wooded area above the town after authorities narrowed down his possible location. The distance between the original crime scene and the area where he was eventually found highlighted the scale of the manhunt.

Local security forces then surrounded the suspect.

According to police accounts, he fired at officers after finding himself unable to escape. He later died during the confrontation.

Investigation Into Motive Continues

While the immediate manhunt has ended, Montenegrin investigators are continuing their examination of the events surrounding the killings.

Police are working alongside the Higher State Prosecutor’s Office in Podgorica to establish the circumstances of the attack and determine what may have motivated the suspect.

Authorities have not released detailed information about a possible motive.

The investigation is expected to examine the suspect’s movements before the shooting, his connection to the victims and the events that led to the attack.

Further details may emerge as investigators review evidence from the shooting range and other locations connected to the case.

For the latest official developments, readers can follow announcements from the [Government of Montenegro](Government of Montenegro), which has confirmed the national response to the tragedy.

Montenegro Declares Two Days of Mourning

The triple killing has prompted a national response from Montenegro’s government.

Authorities declared September 1 and September 2 as official days of mourning following the tragedy in Danilovgrad.

During the mourning period, flags are being flown at half-mast on government buildings and public institutions. Public entertainment and cultural programmes are also subject to restrictions.

The government said the school year in Danilovgrad would be postponed until September 3 because of the events.

Prime Minister Milojko Spajić expressed condolences to the families and friends of the victims as the country reacted to the deadly attack.

More information about the government’s decision can be found in its [official announcement on the days of mourning](Montenegro national mourning announcement).

Questions Remain After Deadly Incident

The deaths of three people and the subsequent police operation have shocked communities in Danilovgrad and beyond.

With the suspect now dead, investigators will focus on reconstructing the events leading up to the shooting and determining whether there were any warning signs or circumstances that could explain the attack.

The case has also drawn attention because of the extensive police operation required to locate the suspect after he fled the crime scene.

Montenegrin authorities have stressed that the investigation remains ongoing and that additional information will be released when it has been verified.

The incident marks one of the most serious criminal cases to hit the country in recent months and has left families and local communities mourning the victims.

Readers can also follow [additional reporting on the Montenegro manhunt](Latest report on the police operation) as investigators continue working to establish the full circumstances surrounding the tragedy.