Shot at Embassy Confirmed: "Serious"

The event at the Israeli embassy in Stockholm on Tuesday was a shooting, confirms the police. The government is now in contact with the police and the Danish government.

» Updated: October 04 2024

» Published: October 02 2024

Shot at Embassy Confirmed: "Serious"
Photo: Anders Wiklund/TT

"I take a serious view of the shooting at Israel's embassy in Stockholm last night, and the events reported from Copenhagen this morning", says Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer (The Moderate Party) in a written comment, referring to explosions that occurred near Israel's embassy in Denmark during the night towards Wednesday.

According to Strömmer, the government is in contact with the police and has established contact with the Danish government.

A police operation was launched at around 18:00 on Tuesday evening after an alarm about a loud bang at Israel's embassy on Strandvägen in Stockholm. The police do not want to disclose what findings have been made, citing the secrecy of the preliminary investigation.

The case is being investigated as aggravated weapons offence, reckless endangerment, aggravated unlawful threats, and vandalism. No one has been arrested yet.

The Security Service does not want to comment

A number of security measures directed at foreign missions and various religious communities have been taken "due to external factors", the police write in an email to TT.

Which ones these are will not be made public, as according to the police, "in many cases, the measures would lose their purpose".

If the Security Service is involved in the case, press spokesperson Gabriel Wernstedt does not want to comment, referring to the police who are conducting the preliminary investigation. However, in general, the police and the Security Service have close cooperation, says Wernstedt.

We exchange information and take part in each other's intelligence in various ways.

Contract job from Iran

Since earlier, there has been increased security around Israel's embassy in Stockholm – and increased police presence – due to several incidents earlier this year.

In June, a 15-year-old boy was convicted of aggravated weapons offence after being arrested on May 16 with a loaded pistol in a taxi on his way to the embassy. The following evening, May 17, a shooting occurred at the embassy. In January, a hand grenade was thrown at the embassy, but did not detonate.

The police and the Security Service stated in May that organized crime in Sweden can be linked to the events. The criminal networks are used by Iran to carry out violent acts against, for example, other states, according to the Security Service.

Tags

TTT
By TTThis article has been altered and translated by Sweden Herald

More news

TV Hosts Swap Channels in
1 MIN READ

TV Hosts Swap Channels in April Fools Prank on Swedish Morning Shows

Sweden Ends Spruce Bark Beetle
2 MIN READ

Sweden Ends Spruce Bark Beetle Control as Infestation Declines

Drought Shifts Earth's Axis and
3 MIN READ

Drought Shifts Earth's Axis and Raises Sea Levels, Study Finds

Örebro Doctor Sentenced to 7
1 MIN READ

Örebro Doctor Sentenced to 7 Years for Sexual Assaults on Patients

Swedish Journalist's Detention in Turkey
1 MIN READ

Swedish Journalist's Detention in Turkey Raises Legal Concerns

Woman Hospitalized After Villa Fire
1 MIN READ

Woman Hospitalized After Villa Fire Near Älvsbyn

Sölvesborg Man in Custody for
1 MIN READ

Sölvesborg Man in Custody for Alleged Online Child Sex Crimes

Report Highlights High Rates of
1 MIN READ

Report Highlights High Rates of Relationship Violence Among Young Girls

Hedgehogs Reveal High Lead and
1 MIN READ

Hedgehogs Reveal High Lead and Pollutant Levels in Swedish Study

Skåne Region Ends Krys Contract,
1 MIN READ

Skåne Region Ends Krys Contract, Seeks 19 Million Kronor Refund

Summer House Buyers Urged to
3 MIN READ

Summer House Buyers Urged to Consider Climate Risks in Sweden

Truck Collision in Sweden Sparks
1 MIN READ

Truck Collision in Sweden Sparks Drunk Driving Investigation

Kristersson Praises Brandberg's Efforts on
1 MIN READ

Kristersson Praises Brandberg's Efforts on Gender Equality and Safety

Key Leaders Exit as The
2 MIN READ

Key Leaders Exit as The Liberals Face Leadership Changes

Paulina Brandberg Steps Down as
3 MIN READ

Paulina Brandberg Steps Down as Minister to Prioritize Family Life

Virtual Reality Offers New Hope
5 MIN READ

Virtual Reality Offers New Hope for Phantom Pain Relief

Sweden Delays Joining Global Ocean
2 MIN READ

Sweden Delays Joining Global Ocean Protection Treaty

Sweden Allocates 71 Million Kronor
2 MIN READ

Sweden Allocates 71 Million Kronor to Support Helicopter Rescue Services

Social Democrats Propose State Investment
1 MIN READ

Social Democrats Propose State Investment Bank to Boost Growth

Green Party Proposes Emissions Trading
2 MIN READ

Green Party Proposes Emissions Trading to Replace Reduction Obligation

Västra Götaland Director Steps Down
1 MIN READ

Västra Götaland Director Steps Down After Journal System Setback

Sweden Unveils Largest Military Aid
2 MIN READ

Sweden Unveils Largest Military Aid Package to Ukraine

Sweden Boosts Workplace Inspections to
2 MIN READ

Sweden Boosts Workplace Inspections to Combat Rising Crime

Man Faces Charges for Online
1 MIN READ

Man Faces Charges for Online Child Sexual Offenses in Sweden

Man Sentenced to Psychiatric Care
3 MIN READ

Man Sentenced to Psychiatric Care for Ica Maxi Employee Murder

Sweden Prioritizes Journalist's Release After
2 MIN READ

Sweden Prioritizes Journalist's Release After Arrest in Turkey

Rise in Children Contacting Bris
1 MIN READ

Rise in Children Contacting Bris About Eating Disorders Concerns Experts

New Tool Empowers Parents to
1 MIN READ

New Tool Empowers Parents to Combat Online Grooming Risks

Elderly Man's Death in Ale
1 MIN READ

Elderly Man's Death in Ale Sparks Murder Investigation

Prince Carl Philip's Secret Alias
1 MIN READ

Prince Carl Philip's Secret Alias Exposed in Sportadmin Data Breach

Child Abuse Images Discovered on
1 MIN READ

Child Abuse Images Discovered on Computer at Swedish Repair Shop

Explosion Rocks Trollhättan Apartment Building,
1 MIN READ

Explosion Rocks Trollhättan Apartment Building, No Injuries Reported

Teenager Seriously Injured in Highway
1 MIN READ

Teenager Seriously Injured in Highway Collision with A-Tractor

Swedish Journalist Joakim Medin Moved
1 MIN READ

Swedish Journalist Joakim Medin Moved to High-Security Turkish Prison

SMHI Warns of High Grass
1 MIN READ

SMHI Warns of High Grass Fire Risk in Sweden's Snow-Free Regions

Swedish Journalist Joakim Medin Arrested
1 MIN READ

Swedish Journalist Joakim Medin Arrested in Turkey, Press Freedom at Risk

Man in His 30s Found
1 MIN READ

Man in His 30s Found Dead Outdoors in Norrköping; Murder Investigation Launched

Police Car and Fire Truck
1 MIN READ

Police Car and Fire Truck Crash on E4 Injures Officers

Sweden Prioritizes Journalist's Release After
2 MIN READ

Sweden Prioritizes Journalist's Release After Arrest in Turkey

Europol Looks to Sweden for
2 MIN READ

Europol Looks to Sweden for Tackling Digital Gang Crime