A man was shot dead near a mosque in Orebro, Sweden, on Friday, police said. Authorities believe the attack was likely gang-related. Another man was injured and taken to the hospital.
The shooting happened close to the Orebro mosque. However, police said there is no evidence that the mosque was targeted in the incident. A spokesperson said the case appears connected to criminal groups, not the mosque itself.
At least one suspect was seen leaving the scene. Police have not made any arrests yet. The case is being investigated as murder and attempted murder.
Sweden has experienced a rise in gang violence over the past decade. The number of deadly shootings is among the highest in Europe. Despite this, Sweden’s overall murder rate is similar to other countries.
The police stated the shooting near the mosque is linked to criminal networks, but they gave no further details.
Earlier this year, Orebro was the site of Sweden’s deadliest shooting. In February, 10 students and teachers were killed in a school shooting. The attacker was a former student with no ties to gangs. Investigators found no clear motive for that attack.
The recent shooting near the mosque highlights ongoing concerns about gang violence in Sweden. Authorities are continuing their investigation. They urge anyone with information to come forward.
The mosque community expressed shock but stressed that the mosque itself was not involved. They called for calm and unity during the investigation.
In summary, the shooting near the Orebro mosque is part of a larger problem of gang violence in Sweden. Police remain focused on solving the case and preventing further violence.
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