The Forum Square in Uppsala was full of people of all ages. The atmosphere was subdued.
Three people fell prey to the brutal violence that has held our country in a ruthless grip for so long. The brutal violence that time and again demonstrates that the struggle against those who threaten and kill is not yet won, says Kristersson.
My and the whole of Sweden's thoughts are with the victims and with their families and friends.
The manifestation was arranged by Uppsala municipality on the occasion of the triple murder at a hair salon near Vaksala Square in central Uppsala on April 29, when three young people – 15, 16 and 20 years old – were shot dead.
Kristersson also urged caution and that the police should be allowed to work in peace.
Do not speculate, do not spread rumors, he says.
"Major problems"
To TT's reporter, the Prime Minister says he is attending the demonstration to share the city's grief.
I think it is important to share the grief that the whole of Uppsala feels and to show that I really care.
He emphasizes that the government has a responsibility in the violence issue when it comes to legislation – but that it is not enough.
It requires more than good laws. It requires that private individuals, municipalities, associations, and congregations all do their part. Many are doing good things, but this is major problems that will take a long time to solve.
Shocking and strange
Joel Weman from SSU was painting placards before May 1st when the incident occurred.
It was shocking, we were packing up to finish but we dared not venture into town, he says.
He gets backing from SSU companion Sigge Jansson.
It was strange, you're sitting there, not so close but not so far away either, and suddenly the whole central Uppsala is cordoned off.
Four people are detained suspected of involvement in the murders. On Tuesday, another person was arrested, suspected of weapons offenses and shielding a criminal.
