A man was shot dead outside a mosque in Örebro, Sweden, in what appears to be a gang-related incident. Four individuals have been arrested, with one already requested for detention. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities optimistic about solving the case.
Four Arrested in Connection with Örebro Mosque Murder
Four Arrested in Connection with Örebro Mosque Murder
The man who was shot dead last Friday near a mosque in Örebro was reportedly a member of a criminal network, according to sources from Nerikes Allehanda and P4 Örebro. A 25-year-old man has been requested for detention, reports P4 Örebro. Three others are in custody, suspected of involvement in the murder.
"I am optimistic that it will be solved," says prosecutor Mats Ihlbom.
The murder occurred shortly after the mosque had held Friday prayers.
According to prosecutor Mats Ihlbom, who is leading the investigation, about 1,200 people were present when the man, in his mid-20s, was shot dead.
"There were an enormous number of people there. So the evidence situation is good, and I am optimistic that it will be solved," he says.
One person was arrested over the weekend on suspicion of aiding and abetting the murder but was later released.
"The investigation has shown that this person had nothing to do with the events, so it is highly likely they will be completely cleared of suspicion," says Mats Ihlbom.
Reports: Murdered Man Had Gang Connections
A total of four people are suspected of involvement in the murder. A 25-year-old man was requested for detention on Thursday. He denies the crime. Three others are in custody.
"Two of them are suspected of murder, while the other two are suspected of aiding and abetting murder," says Mats Ihlbom.
One was arrested on Monday evening, while the others were arrested on Tuesday.
"Two of them are suspected of murder, while the other two are suspected of aiding and abetting murder," says Mats Ihlbom.
According to information from Nerikes Allehanda and P4 Örebro, the murdered man was a member of a criminal network based in the city.
Mats Ihlbom neither confirms nor denies this.
He also does not want to comment on whether the suspects live in Örebro.
"I choose not to comment on the investigation at this stage," he says, adding that the detention hearing for the men will likely be held on Thursday afternoon or Friday morning.
Attempted Murder Investigation Awaits
In connection with the murder, a man in his 30s was also shot and is reported to be a gang member. According to Mats Ihlbom, the currently detained individuals will also be charged with attempted murder.
"But that will happen in due course," he says.
How serious is the condition of the person who was shot?
"What I can say is that the injuries are not life-threatening."