In a deeply distressing incident, fitness coach Nermin Sulejmanovic unleashed a violent rampage, resulting in three fatalities, including his ex-wife with his video viral on Instagram
The acts were horrifyingly broadcast on Instagram Live. Later the same day, Sulejmanovic ended his own life.
Instagram live stream video of bodybuilder Nermin Sulejmanovic killing ex-wife and himself goes viral on Twitter and Reddit
On August 11th, Sulejmanovic, a 35-year-old fitness coach from the northeastern Bosnian town of Gradacac, took to Instagram Live to commit and showcase these shocking crimes.
Nermin Sulejmanović. He killed three people in Gradačac today and broadcasted it on Instagram then killed himself. Please don't watch the video it's scary. I'm sorry I saw him #Bosnia#Killer #RIP pic.twitter.com/80z0lpRMQz
— WarMonitoreu (@WarMonitoreu) August 11, 2023
The streaming platform swiftly removed the video. Yet, the damage was already done. As investigations proceeded, it was disclosed by the police that apart from his ex-wife, Sulejmanovic gunned down a man and his son, recognized as Džengiz Onder and Džengiz Denis. Three others were injured in the process, including a police officer.
In another video, while evading the authorities, Sulejmanovic claimed responsibility for the deaths of the two individuals. It wasn’t long after that the law enforcement’s chase culminated in a brief standoff, resulting in his suicide.
Who is Nermin Sulejmanovic? The man behind the acts
Local news organisations found out about Nermin Sulejmanovic’s troubled past. He had been in trouble with the cops before, mostly because he was in a gang. He had been found guilty of violence, fights, and drug-related crimes more than once.
In the video that was taken down, the fitness coach hinted that his ex-wife had been hiding their child from him for more than a week. Officials have not been able to confirm this claim, though. No one knows for sure what made him do what he did.
National outcry and reactions
The chilling event evoked nationwide disbelief. Prime Minister of the Bosnian Federation, Nermin Niksic, voiced his shock, expressing, “I have no words to describe what happened today in Gradacac.” While Nermin Sulejmanovic’s actions concluded with his death, Niksic lamented the irrevocable loss of the victims, emphasizing that nothing could restore their lives.
Community mourns after senseless act by Nermin Sulejmanovic
The small town of Gradacac is left grappling with the aftermath of this harrowing event. While investigations continue, the nation mourns the senseless loss of life. As the world continues its march into the digital age, the incident serves as a stark reminder of the profound effects and potential dangers of social media platforms when misused.
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