Swedish Justice Minister calls Gävle shooting 'dark and shocking'
Sweden's Justice Minister expressed shock that a child is suspected in a Gävle shooting that injured six young people. The weekend violence in central Sweden highlights ongoing concerns about youth criminal involvement. Police continue investigating the motive behind the attack.
Swedish Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer described a weekend shooting in Gävle as particularly disturbing. Police suspect a child committed the violent attack.
Six young people suffered injuries during the shooting in central Gävle on Friday night. None of the victims face life-threatening conditions. Authorities confirmed some victims are under 18 years old.
Strömmer expressed deep concern about the suspect's age. He said the situation appears to involve a young person, a child, as the suspected perpetrator. The minister called this fact dark and shocking.
The motive remains unclear. Police continue investigating what prompted the violence in the Swedish coastal city located about 100 miles north of Stockholm.
In his initial written statement, Strömmer characterized the crime as another example of substantial violent capital among criminals. He declined to draw firm conclusions before police complete their investigation.
This incident adds to growing concerns about youth violence in Sweden. When children become both perpetrators and victims of shootings, it signals deeper societal problems that extend beyond law enforcement solutions.