A 22-year-old man received a life sentence for murdering another man in Malmö last year. The Malmö District Court found he likely shot the wrong person.
The shooting occurred in November outside a pizzeria at Kattarpstorget square. A bleeding man in his 20s sought help inside the restaurant. He later died from his gunshot wounds.
Court documents describe the killing as a pure execution. Officials believe the victim was not the intended target.
The convicted man admitted bringing the murder weapon to Malmö. He denied firing the shots himself. He claimed he gave the gun to an unknown person before the murder.
The court dismissed his account as fabricated afterthoughts. Swedish courts typically impose life sentences for the most serious crimes.
This case highlights Sweden's ongoing challenges with gang violence. Malmö has experienced multiple public shootings in recent years.