On Thursday, a shooting in Slovakia's capital city killed a 32-year-old man while leaving four others injured.
According to reports, the incident occurred in Bratislava's Dubravka neighborhood shortly after midnight.
The rescue service in Bratislava swiftly responded to the emergency, transporting the injured individuals to hospitals for medical attention.
Police authorities were alerted to the scene by concerned citizens who had reported gunshots and an explosion.
In response to the unfolding crisis, police officers arrived at the location, with one of them ultimately discharging their firearm in response to the threat.
According to police spokesman Michal Szeiff, the preliminary investigation suggests that a man had initiated the violence by opening fire from a window within an apartment building. When confronted by law enforcement and wielding a knife, he was subsequently shot dead.
While further details surrounding the incident have not yet been disclosed by the authorities, it is confirmed that a comprehensive investigation is currently underway to shed light on the circumstances and events leading up to this tragic incident.