The incident occurred on 21 November five years ago in central Nyfors just before 7.30 pm in the middle of people. The victim was a 22-year-old man who was previously known to the police.
DNA match on gloves
In September 2023, the 23-year-old was arrested after the police secured traces. The case took a new turn a year ago and the police were able to resume the preliminary investigation when a DNA match was found on a pair of gloves.
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– We have solved this murder, among other things, thanks to the progress of DNA technology. The suspected perpetrator’s DNA has been found on a pair of gloves that were used in the murder, says prosecutor Åsa Kullgren in a press release.
The 23-year-old is charged with probable cause on suspicion of murder.
Witness has named the shooter
Prosecutor Kullgren says that they have witness statements and strong evidence when a witness named the shooter and that they have seized weapons and a DNA match from the night of the murder.
Documents from the district court show that, among other things, he has previously been convicted of drug offences, assault, minor drug offenses and drunk driving.
The defendant denies wrongdoing.
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Hear prosecutor Åsa Kullgren tell what enabled the police to find a suspect for the five-year-old murder. Photo: SVT