12-Year-Old Boy Suspected in Malmö Murder Linked to Criminal Network Foxtrot

A chilling murder investigation has unfolded in Malmö involving a rare and troubling suspect: a 12-year-old boy accused of fatally shooting a 21-year-old man. The incident occurred late Friday evening in Oxie, a suburb of Malmö, when the victim was shot inside a gray Audi. Multiple people were present in the vehicle at the time of the shooting. The victim was transported to a hospital where he was later pronounced dead.

According to police, the boy has ties to the criminal network known as Foxtrot and reportedly accepted several assignments from this network, some of which he did not complete. Police suggest that he might be under threat due to failure to fulfill these tasks, highlighting a dangerous undercurrent to the case.

The victim is believed to have been involved with criminal activities, and authorities have noted that he may not have been the intended target; another passenger in the car had links to serious criminal activities. This has further complicated the investigation.

The boy himself has a deeply troubled background. He has been in foster care since the age of seven after being removed from a home marked by parental substance abuse, violence, and crime. He had fled from voluntary care multiple times and was residing in Örebro County prior to his arrest. Police and social services had been monitoring him due to his history but were unable to intervene before the shooting occurred.

Following the shooting, the boy reportedly contacted the police himself, leading to his discovery and custody by social services. Investigations are ongoing, as authorities believe the boy did not act alone, and additional suspects are being sought.

Police spokesperson Johanna Björk emphasized the vital cooperation between police and social services but lamented that in this case, intervention came too late. The boy faces charges of murder along with three counts of attempted murder. This case marks a grim first in Sweden, as experts observe that a child this young has never been suspected of homicide before.

The investigation continues as authorities work to piece together the network of criminal involvement surrounding this tragic event and ensure justice is served.