Three teens charged after 14-year-old seriously injured
Norwegian police charged three teenagers with attempted murder after a 14-year-old boy was seriously injured. Two suspects are above the criminal age of 15, while one remains underage. Authorities continue searching for additional individuals connected to the attack.
Police in Norway have charged three teenagers with attempted murder after a violent attack left a 14-year-old boy seriously injured. Officers gained control of all three suspects within five hours of the incident.
Two of the boys are above Norway's criminal age of responsibility, which is 15 years old. One suspect remains under the age limit for criminal charges. The victim sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
Investigators now believe at least one more person was involved in the attack. Police are actively searching for additional suspects as their investigation continues.
Police officials stated they currently see no connection to gang-related violence, which has dominated recent crime reporting in Norway. The evidence suggests this was not a contract killing or organized crime.
Norwegian police typically solve violent crimes quickly, but this case shows youth violence remains a concern. The fact that suspects include both minors and older teens highlights complex challenges in addressing juvenile crime.