Woman Shot in Sandefjord, Suspect Arrested on E18
A woman was hospitalized after being shot in Sandefjord, Norway. Police arrested a male suspect on the E18 highway hours later. The Special Unit for Police Matters has opened an investigation into the arrest.
A woman in her 40s was shot in Sandefjord on Saturday evening. She is receiving hospital treatment with unknown injury extent. Operations leader Sigurd Edvardsen confirmed the incident in a statement.
Police conducted an extensive search for the perpetrator using helicopters and ground units. Officers arrested a male suspect in his 40s on the E18 highway around 8 PM. Police confirmed the man would not be questioned until Sunday.
The Special Unit for Police Matters announced they opened an investigation into the arrest. They cited reports of an injury to the detained man as the reason. Evidence from the scene has been secured according to their press release.
Sandefjord is a coastal city in southern Norway known for its whaling history and ferry connections. The E18 is a major European highway running through southeastern Norway.
This incident highlights Norway's generally low but concerning gun violence rates. The rapid police response and subsequent investigation suggest authorities are treating this shooting seriously.