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16-Year-Old Arrested Following Deadly Shooting in Uppsala

Three young men were killed in a hair salon attack, raising questions about potential gang violence in Sweden.

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Overview

  • The shooting occurred Tuesday afternoon at a hair salon on Vaksala Square in Uppsala, leaving three men aged 15 to 20 dead and several others injured.
  • Witnesses reported hearing five to six gunshots, and the suspect fled the scene on an electric scooter wearing dark clothing and sunglasses.
  • A 16-year-old suspect was arrested on Wednesday morning under suspicion of murder following an intensive police investigation.
  • Authorities are investigating possible links to Sweden's ongoing gang violence but have not confirmed a connection yet.
  • Public transport in the area, briefly disrupted during the police response, has since resumed normal operations.