A woman was shot and wounded in Gørløse Monday evening. Police in North Zealand confirmed the incident.
Officers arrested her husband at the scene. He now faces charges of attempted murder.
The police received the emergency call at 9:30 PM Monday. Authorities responded immediately to the domestic disturbance.
The injured woman is 51 years old. Her husband, the suspect, is 57.
A judge in Hillerød will decide Tuesday whether to keep the man in custody. The court will review evidence for the pre-trial detention hearing.
Police have not released additional case details at this time. They have not confirmed whether the suspect denies the charges.
This shooting highlights ongoing concerns about domestic violence in Denmark. Such incidents often occur behind closed doors, making prevention challenging for authorities.
Gørløse is a small town approximately 50 kilometers northwest of Copenhagen. The community typically sees few violent crimes of this nature.