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Mikael, 39, was murdered when he confronted a criminal gang on his way to the bathhouse, according to Aftonbladet’s information.
Today, the people of Skärholm gather to mourn him.
– They cycle past these people and then he gets shot in front of his 12-year-old son. It’s absolutely insane, says brother-in-law Elias.
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“Rest in peace, you will forever be missed”.
The text is written on a sign in the underpass. Underneath it are red roses and lit candles.
Was going to the bath house
People squat at the site to pay their last respects.
Here Mikael, 39, was shot to death yesterday in front of his son.
– What has happened is absolutely terrible, says brother-in-law Elias.
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Mikael, 39, was shot in the underpass.
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According to Aftonbladet’s information, Mikael and his son were going to go swimming at 6pm on Wednesday evening. In connection with that, he is said to have spoken out to a group that they passed.
Something that cost him his life.
– How can it be like this in society, that people walk around with weapons? It shouldn’t be like this, says the brother-in-law.
Details: Had contacted the police
Mikael had long been upset about the crime in the area, and wanted to get rid of the gang that rode around on their bikes and sold drugs.
According to Aftonbladet’s information, he had also been in contact with the police and expressed his concern for the gang. Mikael did not want his son to grow up in an environment with drugs and shootings.
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full screen The tunnel in Skärholmen. Photo: Magnus Sandberg
When Mikael confronted the youth gang on Wednesday, one of the group allegedly picked up a gun and aimed it at his head. The father tried to take the weapon from the gun carrier and was then shot, according to Aftonbladet’s information.
The designated group is suspected of selling drugs in the area, and consists of young guys.
No one is arrested.
“Carry with us your courage”
The underpass is only a few meters from the bathhouse. Outside, the sky hangs gray and heavy and large puddles have formed on the ground from the rain.
The people who have come here today are shivering and holding each other. Someone takes a picture. Another falls into tears.
After yesterday, another limit has been crossed.
Politicians talk about sadness, crisis – and war.
“We will forever remember you and carry with us your COURAGE and EXAMPLE” a mourner wrote on a note placed in front of the roses.
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full screen A sign at the memorial site. Photo: Carolina Byrmo