A teenage boy arrived at a Stockholm hospital with a gunshot wound to his foot after attending a home party. Police received their first alert about the incident when the victim came to the hospital after midnight on Monday.
Officials are investigating the shooting as a serious weapons offense. Police spokesperson Mats Eriksson confirmed the incident in a statement. He said authorities are working to understand what happened at the northern Stockholm residence.
Eriksson would not confirm reports suggesting the boy may have accidentally shot himself. Investigators are currently speaking with guardians and witnesses who were present at the party. No suspects have been identified in the case.
Police continue to piece together the sequence of events that led to the shooting. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about gun violence at private gatherings in Swedish cities.
Home parties turning violent represent a growing challenge for Stockholm authorities. This latest shooting raises questions about firearm accessibility among young people in the capital region.