Man shot by police in Vimmerby – police injured

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The police were called to an apartment dispute in the Storebro district at 9.18 pm on Friday evening. The police state that the patrol fired shots at a threatening man who attacked the police with a weapon.

The perpetrator, who is 45 years old, is suspected of attempted murder. He has been taken to hospital.

– It is by definition always serious with gunshot wounds, but in this case it should not be life-threatening, says Kim Hild, press spokesperson at the Police Region South.

Police officer injured

A police officer was slightly injured in connection with the incident. The police do not want to go into what type of attachment the man used.

– According to the circumstances, the police are doing well and have been checked by paramedics on site. He was struck with a fondness. It is not a question of cuts.

The police are still on the scene and a technical investigation will be carried out.

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