A 17-year-old faces serious charges after allegedly opening fire with an automatic weapon against four people in Norrköping. The incident occurred on June 14 in the Marielund district of the Swedish city.
Prosecutors say the teenager fired multiple rounds at four individuals using an automatic weapon. No one sustained injuries during the shooting. Officials described this outcome as pure coincidence.
Authorities arrested the suspect on the same day as the alleged attack. During police interviews, the teenager denied all criminal allegations.
Evidence includes surveillance footage showing the suspect traveling to the crime scene by taxi. Video also exists of the actual arrest, according to court documents.
Public records reveal the 17-year-old has previous convictions for murder preparations. Those charges stemmed from a separate incident in the Stockholm area last year.
The case now moves to Norrköping District Court where the teenager faces charges of serious weapons offenses and attempted murder.
This case highlights ongoing concerns about youth violence and illegal weapons in Swedish cities. The fact that a teenager could access an automatic weapon raises serious questions about gun control enforcement.