Serbian authorities are investigating a multiple homicide in the town of Čačak, where the bodies of a man, his mother, and father were discovered in a family home early on Saturday morning.
Police officers arrived at the scene around 10 a.m. local time following an emergency call. According to preliminary reports, the 47-year-old man was found dead alongside his parents, and a knife was recovered near his body. Early accounts suggest that the younger male may have fatally attacked his parents before taking his own life.
Neighbors described the family as hardworking and well-regarded, expressing shock over the incident. “They were wonderful people; we never knew them to have any problems,” one neighbor told local media.
Forensic teams are continuing to process the scene, which remains cordoned off as investigators gather evidence. Authorities have not confirmed a motive, and the investigation is ongoing.
The case has drawn widespread attention in Serbia, with local media publishing images from the scene and reporting on the gruesome details. Police emphasized that the investigation is in its early stages and urged the public not to speculate until official findings are released.
No further information regarding potential suspects or motives has been provided at this stage.