The police were alerted to a burglary in Rosengård during the evening.
When they arrived, a perpetrator lunged with a crowbar – which was answered with live fire.
– The person has been taken to hospital, says Fredrik Svedemyr, press spokesperson in the South police region.
A man has been shot by police in Rosengård in Malmö, the police say.
– We receive an alarm about a burglary during the evening. A perpetrator remained at the scene and makes a lunge with care, says Fredrik Svedemyr, press spokesperson in the South police region.
The man was taken to hospital by ambulance. The extent of the damage is unclear.
– Now we await a technical examination, says Fredrik Svedemyr.
According to information to TV4 Nyheterna, two shots were fired at the man who was carrying a crowbar.
He is said to have been hit in the leg and is being treated for minor injuries.