A bodybuilder from Bosnia and Herzegovina has killed his ex-wife and two other people in a horrific shooting spree that he live streamed on Instagram. The killer, identified as Nermin Sulejmanovic, also shot himself in the head after the rampage, leaving behind a trail of blood and terror.
The incident happened on Monday, August 14, 2023, in the town of Kakanj, about 50 kilometers (31 miles) north of Sarajevo. According to local media reports , Sulejmanovic first went to the home of his ex-wife, Elma Sulejmanovic, where he shot her in the head in front of their 10-month-old daughter. He then took the baby with him and drove to a nearby gas station, where he killed two employees, a man and a woman. He then returned to his car and turned the gun on himself, ending his life.
The shocking crime was broadcast live on Sulejmanovic’s Instagram account, which had more than 10,000 followers. The video showed him wearing a black hoodie and sunglasses, holding a pistol and speaking in a calm voice. He said that he was going to kill his ex-wife because she had cheated on him and ruined his life. He also said that he had no regrets and that he was doing it for his daughter. He then entered the house and fired several shots, before coming out with the baby in his arms. He then drove to the gas station and continued his killing spree, while talking to his viewers and playing music.
The video was deleted shortly after the incident, but not before it was seen by thousands of people online. Many of them expressed shock and horror at the gruesome act, while some tried to dissuade him from committing suicide. Some also alerted the police, who arrived at the scene too late to stop him.
The motive behind the killings is still unclear, but some reports suggest that Sulejmanovic was suffering from mental health issues and had a history of domestic violence. He had reportedly divorced his ex-wife earlier this year and had been involved in a custody battle over their daughter. He had also been accused of assaulting another woman in June.
Sulejmanovic was a former bodybuilder who had competed in several national and international competitions. He had also worked as a personal trainer and a security guard. He was known for his muscular physique and tattoos, as well as his social media presence.
The authorities have launched an investigation into the case and are trying to determine how Sulejmanovic obtained the weapon and why he chose his victims. They have also expressed their condolences to the families of the deceased and offered support to the traumatized witnesses.