Boden, Sweden – Swedish police have confirmed a fatal shooting incident in the northern town of Boden, resulting in the deaths of two individuals and injuries to others. The incident unfolded after police were called to a residence to investigate a suspected assault.
According to a statement released by the police, officers responded to reports of a man in his twenties attacking residents inside a home with a weapon. During an attempt to apprehend the suspect, police discharged their firearms, resulting in the man’s death. Inside the residence, authorities discovered the body of a 55-year-old woman.
Two other individuals sustained injuries during the attack and were immediately transported to a local hospital for medical treatment. The extent of their injuries remains undisclosed at this time. Initial reports indicated that the police were investigating a serious incident in Boden. Local media outlets reported that several individuals had been hospitalized.
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are working to determine the motive behind the attack. This incident follows a previous shooting in April, where three people were killed and several others injured at a barbershop in Uppsala, near Stockholm. Sweden also experienced a mass shooting in February, which resulted in the deaths of 11 people, including the perpetrator. DZWatch will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.
