Suspected shooting in southern Stockholm

During Thursday evening, several people in Hökarängen south of Stockholm called the police after hearing loud bangs that sounded like gunfire.

About ten young people were seen leaving the crime scene.

During the police’s technical investigation on the spot, an empty shell casing was found at the place that was pointed out by witnesses as the crime scene.

The police temporarily cordoned off the scene and have questioned several people about the incident. The incident has led to a preliminary investigation into serious weapons offences.

The text is updated.

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