[4][5] According to the mom of one of the pupils present in the classroom during the attack, the kids reacted by hiding under the tables, before eventually getting up and running away in different directions.

[12] The police stated that the attacker will be charged with a total of 45 criminal offenses, including 40 counts of children's rights violations.

[12] The perpetrator, identified as a 19-year-old male, was a former student at the school who had suffered from mental health issues and had attempted suicide in 2023.

[13][14] His mother told 24sata that he was taken to a psychiatric institution for a treatment on the day of the attack, and that she doesn't know when or how he ended up going to Prečko Elementary School.

[21] The City of Zagreb also provided contact information for psychological assistance, support, and counseling services available to all citizens without the need for a referral.

[22] Citizens of Zagreb assembled in front of the school throughout the day to light candles and lay down toys and messages in honor of the victim.

[19] The president of the Croatian Teachers' Union called for the government to bring a national plan for protection and prevention against violence in schools, which was reportedly in the works at one point, but was never finalized.