Gunshots were heard outside Serbia’s parliament building on Wednesday, and local reports indicate that one person was injured. A cloud of black smoke could also be seen rising from the scene after the suspect reportedly set fire to a large tent.

According to local media outlet Kurir, the perpetrator has been arrested and identified as Vladan Andelkovic, 70 years old. He is said to have shot and wounded a 57-year-old man, Milan Bogdanovic, before setting fire to a tent that had been pitched by supporters of President Aleksandar Vucic outside the National Assembly. Kurir also reported that the suspect threw a handful of ammunition into the flames.

The victim was reportedly wounded in the thigh, but did not suffer any life-threatening injuries, according to the newspaper. Firefighters extinguished the fire, while police cordoned off the area and launched an investigation.

In a televised speech, Vucic condemned the incident as a “terrorist act” carried out against innocent people. He said the suspect had bought gasoline and intentionally set fire to the store, calling the attack an attempt to sow fear.

Vucic also showed a video in which the suspect could be heard stating that he had acted suicidal. “The occupation of the city center bothers me. I set the store on fire with gasoline,” he can be heard saying on the recording. “I wanted you to kill me because I can’t live anymore.” said the man.

The president suggested, however, that the man “I tried to pretend I was crazy.” and he really knew what he was doing because of his experience in law enforcement.

Vucic added that Bogdanovic was still in the operating room with a bullet still lodged in his body and wished him a full recovery.

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