A man has been shot and injured in Rinkeby, a northwestern suburb of Stockholm. Police confirmed the shooting occurred at Rinkebystråket in the Rinkeby district.
The victim is a man in his mid-twenties. He is currently receiving hospital treatment for his injuries.
Police spokesperson Daniel Wikdahl said bystanders provided initial first aid at the scene. Emergency services then took over the man's care.
Authorities are now actively searching for the shooter. The police operation continues in the Rinkeby area.
Rinkeby is one of Stockholm's suburban districts with a diverse immigrant population. The area has experienced periodic violence and social challenges over the years.
This incident adds to ongoing concerns about gun violence in Swedish urban areas. Police resources remain deployed in the neighborhood as the investigation progresses.