Vladimir and Miljana Kecmanovic, the parents of K.K., a 14-year-old boy who killed nine students and a school security guard at Vladislav Ribnikar Elementary School in Belgrade on May 3, 2023, were found guilty and sentenced Monday by the Higher Court in Belgrade.

Under Serbian law, because the shooter was under the age of 14 at the time of the crime, he cannot be held criminally responsible or stand trial.

Vladimir Kecmanovic, the boy’s father, was sentenced to 14 years and 6 months in prison for grave offenses against general safety, as well as neglect and abuse of a minor.

The boy’s mother, Miljana Kecmanovic, was sentenced to three years in prison for neglect and abuse of a minor.

Nemanja M., the instructor at the shooting range where K.K. practiced, was sentenced to 15 months in prison for giving false testimony.

The Higher Court in Belgrade issued a statement detailing the ruling. When reading the court’s ruling, the presiding judge briefly explained the reasoning behind it. The ruling can be appealed to the Court of Appeals in Belgrade.