# Attempted murder investigation near Bileća

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/attempted-murder-investigation-near-bilea
> Updated: 2026-08-26T11:38:53.000Z. Sources: 52. Developments: 3.

Authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina are investigating an attempted murder following an incident at traditional horse races in the village of Bijeljani near Bileća. Suspect Željko Vujović is accused of using an Audi Q7 to intentionally strike multiple people following a dispute in which he allegedly threw tables and chairs at a group of youths.

Vujović, who has an extensive criminal history including seven final convictions for offenses such as arson and weapons possession, has been handed over to the District Public Prosecutor's Office in Trebinje. He is charged with attempting to deprive multiple persons of their lives through reckless behavior using a passenger motor vehicle. Four young men were struck by the vehicle; while three sustained minor injuries, one victim remains in intensive care in stable condition.

Investigations have led to the arrest of three accomplices. Mirko Samardžić is suspected of assisting Vujović. Goran Čubrilo is accused of aiding the perpetrator by transporting Vujović and Samardžić to a different location after the vehicle was abandoned. Marija Ivković is suspected of obstructing the investigation by allegedly removing and hiding vehicle parts that detached from the Audi used in the collision.

The District Court in Trebinje has since ordered one-month detention for both Vujović and Samardžić. Prosecutors allege Samardžić helped Vujović avoid detection by arranging transportation to move the suspects from Bijeljani to Davidovići. The court cited concerns that the suspects might destroy, hide, or falsify evidence, or influence witnesses and accomplices during the ongoing proceedings.

## Claims

- Željko Vujović is suspected of attempting heavy murder by intentionally hitting people with a car. (corroborated by 11 sources)
- The incident began after a misunderstanding where Vujović allegedly threw tables and chairs near a group of young men. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- Vujović ran over four young men; three sustained minor injuries and one is in intensive care. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- Goran Čubrilo is suspected of aiding Vujović in his escape by transporting him and Mirko Samardžić to another location. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- Marija Ivković is suspected of preventing the proving of a crime by allegedly hiding vehicle parts from the Audi used in the incident. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Željko Vujović has a significant criminal record, including multiple previous convictions. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-26: Trebinje Court orders detention for Bileća attempted murder suspects

The Trebinje District Court ordered one-month detention for Željko Vujović for attempted murder at a horse race and Mirko Samardžić for aiding the perpetrator in Bileća.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/trebinje-court-orders-detention-for-bilea-attempted-murder-suspects

### 2026-08-24: Bileća: Željko Vujović arrested for attempted murder using a vehicle

Željko Vujović and three accomplices face charges in Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina, after allegedly using a car to strike multiple people during a horse racing event.

46 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/eljko-vujovi-detained-for-suspected-attempted-murder-near-bilea

### 2026-08-24: Bileća horse race incident investigation reveals suspected accomplices

Police are investigating an attempted murder in Bijeljani, near Bileća, after a driver allegedly struck three people at a horse race. Several accomplices are suspected of aiding the suspect's escape.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bilea-horse-race-incident-investigation-reveals-suspected-accomplices

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Cite as: Attempted murder investigation near Bileća. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/attempted-murder-investigation-near-bilea
