NBA Star Doncic to Pay for Funerals of Children and Security Guard Killed in Belgrade Shooting

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic has pledged to pay for the funerals of eight children and a security guard who were tragically killed in a shooting at Vladislav Ribnikar primary school in Belgrade on Wednesday.

The Slovenian, who has a Serbian father, also plans to counsel classmates and staff affected by the tragedy.

Doncic expressed his heartfelt sympathy for the victims and their families: “I am heartbroken by the tragic school shooting in Serbia and the loss of lives, including those of innocent children. I support and stand with you all during this difficult time.”

Through his charitable foundation, Doncic is committed to providing immediate and long-term support to the victims of the tragedy.

The shooting at the Vladislav Ribnikar primary school claimed the lives of eight children and a security guard, while six pupils and a teacher were injured.

A 13-year-old boy, along with his mother and father, has been arrested in connection with the shooting.

In a separate incident on Thursday, a suspect was arrested following a shooting near a village 60km south of Belgrade, which killed eight people and injured at least 14 others.