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Three remain hospitalized after Gävle shooting

Three people remain hospitalized after a shooting in Gävle, Sweden that injured six young individuals. The suspected shooter is a 14-year-old boy. The incident occurred early Saturday morning on a central street.

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Another person has been discharged from hospital following the shooting incident in Gävle early Saturday. Three people continue receiving hospital treatment for their injuries.

Police spokesperson Tobias Ahlén Svalbro confirmed the update during a Sunday lunchtime briefing. He said one more person left the hospital.

Six individuals sustained lower body gunshot wounds in the incident. All victims are young, with some under 18 years old.

The suspected shooter is a 14-year-old boy. He opened fire on Södra Kungsgatan street just before 2 AM Saturday morning.

Gävle is a coastal city in eastern Sweden with approximately 80,000 residents. It sits about 100 miles north of Stockholm.

This incident adds to growing concerns about youth violence in Swedish cities. A 14-year-old suspect highlights the troubling trend of younger individuals involved in serious crimes.

Published: October 9, 2025

Tags: Gävle shootingSweden crimeyouth violence

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