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18 October 2025 at 07:01
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Teen injured in Sandviken shooting incident

By Nordics Today •

In brief

A teenage boy was injured in a shooting incident in Sandviken, Sweden. Police are treating the case as attempted murder and serious weapons crime. Investigations continue amid conflicting reports about what happened.

  • - Location: Sweden
  • - Category: Breaking News
  • - Published: 18 October 2025 at 07:01
Teen injured in Sandviken shooting incident

A teenage boy suffered injuries during a serious crime in Sandviken, Sweden. Police are investigating the incident as attempted murder and serious weapons crime.

The boy's condition remains unclear, but authorities confirm he is in his late teens and under 18 years old.

A resident near the crime scene reported hearing five to six gunshots while watching television. The witness immediately alerted police about the shooting.

Multiple sources have reported gunfire in the area, but police officials have not confirmed these details publicly.

Sandviken is a municipality in Gävleborg County with approximately 25,000 residents. This incident adds to growing concerns about gun violence in Swedish urban areas.

Police investigations continue as they work to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting. The lack of confirmed information from authorities creates uncertainty about what exactly occurred.

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Published: October 18, 2025

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