Shooting near mosque in Orebro, Sweden leaves one dead and another injured

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Shooting near mosque in Orebro, Sweden leaves one dead and another injured

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Shooting near mosque in Orebro, Sweden leaves one dead and another injured

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One person was killed, and another injured in a shooting near a mosque in Orebro, Sweden.
The incident occurred shortly after Friday prayers, leading to an investigation for murder and attempted murder.
Authorities believe the shooting is linked to organized crime and was not directed at the mosque or its congregation.

On August 15, a shooting near the Orebro Mosque in Sweden resulted in one death and one injury. The shooting took place shortly after Friday prayers, causing panic among worshippers as they exited the building. Police confirmed that a 25-year-old man died from his injuries, while the status of the second victim remains undisclosed, according to Le Monde and Anadolu Agency.

In response to the incident, authorities initiated a preliminary investigation into murder and attempted murder, with police spokesperson Anders Dahlman stating they were actively pursuing the suspect. Witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots, and a large police presence, including rescue units and ambulances, was seen at the scene, as reported by Reuters, India Times, and South China Morning Post.

According to local reports, police suspect the attack involves feuding organized crime groups and emphasize it was not motivated by racial animus, but stemmed from a personal dispute involving the shooter and the victims. The Swedish Islamic Federation has classified the act as targeted at individuals rather than the mosque, as reported by India Times and Anadolu Agency.