Man suspected of murder in Gävle

» Published: February 24 2025

Man suspected of murder in Gävle
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A man in his 30s is suspected of Friday's murder in Gävle. He was arrested on Saturday and by Tuesday at the latest, the prosecutor will decide whether to request his detention, according to local media.

Two more people, both under 18 years old, have been detained in the investigation. They have been released, but the suspicions against them remain.

On Friday afternoon, a man was shot to death in a stairwell in the Öster district. The murder victim had a connection to gang crime, according to local media.

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