Historical eventMay 42023

Mladenovac and Smederevo shootings

Nine people are killed and thirteen injured in a spree shooting in Mladenovac and Smederevo, Serbia. It is the second mass shooting in the country in two days.

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When
Thursday, May 4 20233 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
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21st century · 2020s
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What happened

Nine people are killed and thirteen injured in a spree shooting in Mladenovac and Smederevo, Serbia. It is the second mass shooting in the country in two days.

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  11. 2023Mladenovac and Smederevo shootings

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May 4 2023 — 3 years ago, on a Thursday.

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