Man Arrested in Malmö for Shooting Air Rifle from Balcony

» Published: July 31 2025

Man Arrested in Malmö for Shooting Air Rifle from Balcony
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A man in his 70s was arrested on Wednesday evening in Malmö after shooting with an air rifle at three people from his balcony.

The police were alerted to the residential area Holma at 20.30 after an alarm about the man allegedly shooting at people, and when the patrol arrived at the scene, the suspected man and his weapon were found in an apartment, according to the police on their website.

No one was physically injured and the man was arrested suspected of gross unlawful threats and attempted assault.

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