An underage male attacker who assaulted an officer outside the Israeli embassy in Belgrade was shot dead, a government minister said on Wednesday.
The minister told reporters the individual had been under surveillance by Serbia's security services prior to the incident. No further identifying details were released and officials gave limited comment on the circumstances leading up to the shooting.
The assault occurred outside the diplomatic mission in the Serbian capital, and authorities said an immediate response by security personnel resulted in the attacker being fatally shot. It was not made clear by the minister whether embassy staff or other members of the public were injured during the confrontation.
Serbian authorities said an investigation is under way to establish the full facts of the incident. The minister declined to provide additional information, and officials have not released details on possible motives. The embassy and security services have not issued further public statements as inquiries continue.