A 31-year-old man died after being shot three times at a Q8 gas station on Ishøj Stationsvej. The victim sustained two gunshot wounds to the head and one to the shoulder during the Friday evening attack that occurred less than an hour after sunset.
Prosecutor Bjarke Enevoldsen described the dramatic sequence during Saturday's court hearing in Glostrup. According to the charges, the shooting began outside the gas station before the victim ran inside with the alleged perpetrator chasing him.
Two men with the same surname now face murder charges. Court documents indicate they are 34 and 35 years old with Turkish backgrounds. The prosecution claims they planned together to kill Jibril Martinez, with the younger man allegedly carrying out the shooting.
Both defendants pleaded not guilty during Saturday's proceedings. Their defense lawyers argued for name suppression, with one attorney noting her client had family and employment and no recent relevant criminal history.
The judge ordered closed-door proceedings to protect the ongoing investigation. Before closing the courtroom, the court granted name protection for both accused men.
Dozens of people gathered outside courtroom 102 before the hearing, including relatives of both the victim and defendants. Tensions escalated into confrontations that required police intervention. Officers drew batons and called for reinforcements, with police dogs audible throughout the building.
This violent incident highlights concerning trends in Denmark's organized crime landscape. Gas station shootings represent an escalation in public violence that Danish authorities have been struggling to contain. The brazen nature of this attack in a populated area during early evening hours suggests criminals are growing increasingly bold.
Denmark has seen rising gang-related violence in recent years, particularly in the Copenhagen metropolitan area. The judicial system faces challenges balancing public transparency with protecting ongoing investigations in high-profile cases. Saturday's closed-door hearing reflects these tensions as authorities work to build strong cases while maintaining public safety.
The case continues through the Danish legal system with both defendants remaining in custody. The court hearing was expected to conclude Saturday afternoon as authorities continue investigating the circumstances surrounding this fatal shooting.