Three killed in Sweden shooting, investigation underway

Al Bawaba

29-04-2025

Published April 29th, 2025 - 08:33 GMT
ALBAWABA - Police in Uppsala, north of the Swedish capital of Stockholm, reported that a shooting occurred Tuesday, killing three persons. Also Read Kyoto hotel demands Israeli tourist to sign 'no war crimes' form
"The death of 3 people was confirmed following the shooting," the police statement said, and the agency also stated that it had launched a murder inquiry.
The police claimed they have received "calls from people who heard gunfire in central Uppsala." They also said that a murder inquiry had been initiated and that emergency personnel were there at the location.
"The ministry is in close contact with the police and is closely monitoring the developments of the incident, which he described as very serious," said Swedish Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer. In a statement, he clarified that "a brutal act of violence occurred in the center of Uppsala as the Walpurgis Night celebrations began." The suspect left on a scooter, according to the Swedish Radio and Television Authority.
The suspect left on a scooter, according to the Swedish Radio and Television Authority. SVT was informed by witnesses that they observed individuals in the vicinity fleeing for safety after hearing five gunshots. According to a number of Swedish media sites, the shooting took place inside or close to a hair shop.
Five gunshots were heard, witnesses informed the "SVT" channel, and they observed nearby residents fleeing for their lives. According to a number of Swedish media sites, the shooting happened inside or close to a hair shop. In February, a 35-year-old jobless man opened fire on pupils and instructors at an adult education center in the Swedish city of Örebro, killing ten people in the bloodiest mass shooting in the nation's history.
For a number of years, drug trafficking groups in Sweden have been engaged in a battle and settling scores with one another. Young persons under the age of 15, which is the criminal responsibility age, are often the ones who commit acts of violence. Sweden: Shooting Dead in Uppsala
According to authorities, a shooting in Uppsala, north of Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, killed three people on Tuesday.
"Three people have been confirmed dead following the shooting," a police statement said, adding that a murder investigation has been launched.
According to the police, they got "calls from people who heard gunshots in central Uppsala." A homicide investigation has been initiated, and emergency personnel were present at the site.
Police are looking for a suspect, according to local media.
"The ministry is in close contact with the police and is closely monitoring developments in the incident, which he described as very serious," said Swedish Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer. In a statement, he clarified that "a brutal act of violence occurred in central Uppsala as Walpurgis Eve celebrations began."
In February, the bloodiest mass shooting in Swedish history took place in the city of Örebro, killing ten people. At an adult education facility, a 35-year-old jobless guy started shooting at teachers and pupils.
Later, the right-wing administration said that it will try to make gun rules stricter.
Drug gang warfare and a slew of score-settling occurrences have plagued Sweden for a number of years.
Young males under the age of 15, which is Sweden's criminal responsibility age, are often the ones who commit violent crimes; they are commissioned to carry out the murders in return for cash.
In January, Swedish police reported that, for the second consecutive year, there were fewer gunshots in 2024—296 occurrences were reported, a 20% drop from the year before.
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