16-Year-Old Detained in Örebro Mosque Shooting

A 16-year-old boy has been detained, suspected of having been involved in and carried out the murder at the mosque in Örebro last week, reports Nerikes Allehanda. Previously, a 25-year-old man has been detained, suspected of the same crime.

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16-Year-Old Detained in Örebro Mosque Shooting
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Earlier on Thursday, the prosecutor chose to withdraw the detention request for a third suspect, a 19-year-old. However, he is still suspected of aiding and abetting murder.

The prosecutor Mats Ihblom has previously said that the 16-year-old is believed to be the one who shot, but that the 25-year-old's actions "can be likened" to murder.

Whether one or several weapons were used, he does not want to comment to NA.

We have a clear picture of what has happened. Two people have gone after the plaintiff outside the mosque after the prayer, and simply executed him. That is my understanding, says Mats Ihlbom to the newspaper.

The shooting drama occurred in connection with the Friday prayer in the mosque. A man in his 25s was shot to death outdoors and another man was injured. According to the police, there is no connection to the mosque, but rather to organized crime.

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