Woman shot in Sandefjord, man arrested after police chase
A woman was shot in Sandefjord, Norway, leading to a police chase and arrest of a man in his 40s. The suspect was captured on the E18 highway while using an electric scooter. Police are investigating the relationship between the victim and suspect while Norway's Special Unit examines the arrest circumstances.
Police in southeastern Norway arrested a man in his 40s on Saturday evening. Officers took him into custody on the E18 highway at 7:45 PM. The arrest followed a shooting incident in Sandefjord earlier that day.
Authorities responded to a private residence around 5:28 PM after reports of a shooting. A woman in her 40s was transported to hospital with injuries. Police have not disclosed the extent of her wounds.
The suspect was captured while using an electric scooter. Witnesses reported seeing a scooter lying in the middle of the road during the arrest. Multiple police resources including a helicopter participated in the manhunt.
What relationship exists between the suspect and victim? Police say they are still working to determine this connection. The arrested man has been transported to custody in Tønsberg, a city about 40 kilometers from Sandefjord.
Norway's Special Unit for Police Matters has launched a mandatory investigation. They are examining reports of an injury to the suspect during arrest. The unit has secured evidence from the scene and will interview involved officers soon.
Neighbors reported hearing gunshots before the incident. One resident described hearing a shot followed by someone shouting in pain. Another neighbor initially mistook the sound for something heavy dropping on asphalt.
Longtime residents expressed shock at the violence in their typically quiet neighborhood. Police and forensic technicians remained at the sealed-off crime scene through Saturday evening. Officials are withholding tactical details about the ongoing investigation.
This incident represents a rare violent crime in Sandefjord, a coastal city known for its whaling history and generally peaceful community. The swift police response and multiple agency coordination show how Norwegian authorities handle serious crimes even in quieter regions.