Man Arrested for Attempted Murder After Växjö Shooting

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Man Arrested for Attempted Murder After Växjö Shooting
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A man has been detained suspected of attempted murder after shots were fired in the Hovshaga district in Växjö last weekend.

No human was injured. The prosecutor states to P4 Kronoberg that three people are plaintiffs.

Several people heard shots fired outdoors on Sunday night, but police who rushed out initially found no traces of any shooting.

On Thursday, the police were on site and conducted a technical investigation.

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