Police have arrested a 25-year-old man suspected of murder following a shooting in Gävle, Sweden. The incident occurred on Saturday evening around 8 PM in Stenebergsparken on Brynäs. Witnesses reported hearing loud bangs in the area.
Officers responding to the scene found one person with serious injuries and another who had died. Police confirmed the situation represents an ongoing conflict in the Gävle area.
Both victims are believed to be connected to the G15 criminal network. This group has been engaged in a prolonged conflict with the rival G10 organization. Investigators have not yet determined if this shooting is directly related to that gang warfare.
The suspect has a long history in criminal circles. Police identified him back in 2021 as an associate of the G10 group. By early 2025, authorities assessed he had risen to become part of the organization's inner circle.
This is not his first involvement in a murder case. He was previously convicted for another gang-related killing in Gävle, but that conviction was later overturned on appeal.
The man's defense attorney states his client denies all current allegations against him.
The previous case involved the November 2021 shooting death of a 27-year-old man on Brunnsgatan in Gävle. The court initially convicted both defendants despite their denials. An appeals court later released both men immediately after reviewing the case.
Judges found no evidence connecting the men to the crime scene. They also noted investigators couldn't rule out other perpetrators. The court awarded the now-suspect nearly 400,000 Swedish kronor in compensation for his time in custody.
Despite media reports suggesting another person might be involved in the recent murder and attempted murder, prosecutors deny this information is accurate.
The repeated involvement of the same individuals in violent crimes highlights the challenges Swedish authorities face in disrupting gang networks. When courts overturn convictions and award compensation, it complicates law enforcement efforts to dismantle these organizations through successful prosecutions.