Suspected Shooting Prompts Attempted Murder Probe in Western Stockholm

The police are investigating attempted murder and serious weapons offenses, after an alarm about loud bangs in Mariehäll in western Stockholm.

» Published: August 13 2025 at 13:37

Suspected Shooting Prompts Attempted Murder Probe in Western Stockholm
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At 12.59, we received calls from several callers who had heard bangs that they perceive come from firearms in a residential area, says the police's press spokesperson Per Fahlström.

The police have initiated a preliminary investigation with the classification attempted murder and serious weapons offense.

The bangs are said to have been heard outdoors. No person has been found injured, but the police are looking for possibly injured people in the area.

No one has been arrested yet, and the police are looking for one or more perpetrators. The crime scene has been cordoned off and they are conducting door-to-door visits in the area.

According to Per Fahlström, there is no danger to the public.

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