Man linked to attack on Israeli embassy in Serbia killed by police

The man, Senad Ramovic, had apparently opened fire on the officers first.

 Police officers secure the area, after an attack near the Israeli embassy in Belgrade, Serbia, June 29, 2024. (photo credit:  REUTERS/ZORANA JEVTIC)
Police officers secure the area, after an attack near the Israeli embassy in Belgrade, Serbia, June 29, 2024.
(photo credit: REUTERS/ZORANA JEVTIC)

A man linked to Salahudin Zujovic, who carried out an attack on the Israeli embassy in Belgrade in late June, was killed by Serbian police on Saturday in the village of Hotkovo in southern Serbia.

The man, Senad Ramovic, had apparently opened fire on the officers first, according to Radio Free Europe.

His death was officially announced by the Serbian Interior Minister Ivica Dacic. After the attack in June, he said, “There is no doubt – this is a terrorist act against the government of Serbia.”

Ramovic had previously been sentenced to 13.5 years before the attack he committed in late June.

Attacking with a bow and arrow

That incident by Salahudin Zujovic was his attack on the security at the embassy with a bow and arrow.

 Serbia police officer near the village of Zvecan, Kosovo September 24, 2023. (credit: REUTERS/OGNEN TEOFILOVSKI)
Serbia police officer near the village of Zvecan, Kosovo September 24, 2023. (credit: REUTERS/OGNEN TEOFILOVSKI)

Foreign Minister Israel Katz responded to the attack in April by saying “I would like to thank the Government of Serbia and all those involved in the prompt response, for their strong support and cooperation following the attempted terror act on the Embassy of Israel in Belgrade today, during which a Serbian guard was injured by the terrorist. I would also like to send my wishes for a quick recovery to the injured guard.”