On Thursday evening, a memorial service was held in Skärholmen for 39-year-old Mikael, who was shot dead in front of his 12-year-old son on Wednesday.
– Absolutely horrible, indescribable. It is almost indescribable that such a thing could happen at all. And now it has happened again and yet another border has been crossed, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) to SVT.
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Many residents in the area feel sadness and despair after the shooting – but during the day, anger towards the politicians has also emerged.
Andersson (S) was confronted
On Thursday evening, the leader of the Social Democrats, Magdalena Andersson, who was present in Skärholmen, was confronted by relatives of Mikael, in front of several media cameras. His sister then accused the S leader of only caring about the cameras.
Even Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (M) was questioned by residents when he, together with Social Services Minister Camilla Waltersson Grönvall (M), was on site near the murder scene. Among other things, the ministers were accused of having only come there to fish for votes, reports say Today’s news.
– I fully understand the anger, there is no other human reaction than that. But I also want to say that I came here to show my respect and talk to relatives, but also to tell them what we are doing now, says Kristersson.
“I am determined”
Among other things, he highlights changes in the law that have given the police new tools, including the law on visitation zones.
– I am determined, this will be resolved, but we must not hesitate now. Now we must do whatever it takes to stop these killers who are ruining the lives of so many.