Gunman kills presumed gang chief outside mosque in Örebro
In the western part of Örebro, Sweden, a shooting incident took place near the Boglundsängen mosque, leaving one man dead and another injured. The perpetrator remains at large, and an intensive hunt is underway to apprehend the individual or individuals responsible.
The victim was shot multiple times while leaving the mosque, and was left injured on the ground. A second man, also in his 20s, is currently receiving treatment in the hospital. No arrests have been made in relation to the shooting as of the latest update.
The police have launched an investigation into murder, attempted murder, and weapons offenses, and are also looking into potential connections to criminal groupings in Örebro. The Oxhagen network, a criminal gang based in the Oxhagen neighbourhood, is reportedly associated with the victims. This network has been involved in a conflict with the Varberga and Baronbeckarna groups since 2021, with violent disputes, including shootings, being a common occurrence.
The Oxhagen network is tied to the man who was killed near the mosque, as he had a criminal record connected to this gang. The Varberga area, another neighbourhood near Oxhagen, has also been identified as a hotspot for escalating gang violence between these groups. The Baronbeckarna appear as another rival gang involved in this local conflict.
These neighbourhoods (Oxhagen, Varberga, and Baronbeckarna’s base) have been classified by police as vulnerable or exposed areas prone to criminal activity, which partly explains the gang-related tensions. The conflict is rooted in territorial and criminal rivalries among these local gangs, contributing to public safety concerns and periodic violent incidents in Örebro.
The police held a press conference at 6pm to provide updates on the ongoing investigation. The community is urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities. The police continue their efforts to apprehend the perpetrator and bring justice to the victims and their families.
The shooting incident near Boglundsängen mosque, a general-news event in Örebro, Sweden, is being investigated as a murder and attempted murder case, with potential connections to the criminal groupings in the city, including the Oxhagen network, Varberga, and Baronbeckarna. Politics and crime-and-justice are intertwined in this ongoing conflict, as the Oxhagen network, tied to the slain man, has been involved in violent disputes with the Varberga and Baronbeckarna groups since 2021. The community is encouraged to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities, as the police strive to apprehend the perpetrator and bring justice.
