Man arrested for aiming rifle from Stockholm window
A 55-year-old man was arrested in Stockholm after aiming a rifle from his apartment window. Police found additional weapons and ammunition during the raid. The suspect claimed he was upset about noisy cars playing loud music.
Police arrested a 55-year-old man overnight after he aimed a rifle from his window at Mariatorget in Stockholm's Södermalm district. Officers received a call just before 3 AM about a rifle barrel pointing from a window. Authorities confirmed the man was taken into custody after special forces entered the apartment. Police found additional weapons and ammunition during the search. The man told police he was angry about noise levels from cars playing loud music. Mariatorget is a public square in a popular residential neighborhood south of Stockholm's city center. This incident occurred in one of Stockholm's most densely populated areas, raising concerns about public safety. The suspect now faces serious weapons charges under Swedish law. Police secured the area during the operation and no injuries were reported. The quick police response prevented what could have become a dangerous situation for pedestrians and residents.