14-Year-Old Identified as Shooter in Linköping Murder Case; Multiple Individuals Charged
A 14-year-old boy is identified as the shooter in a gang-related murder case in Linköping, with multiple charges filed against others involved.
Key Points
- • A 14-year-old boy identified as the shooter in a murder case.
- • The shooter is not prosecuted due to his age, instead facing a civil case.
- • Other individuals charged include a 17-year-old and three men aged 20-27.
- • Evidence includes DNA, surveillance footage, and a scooter linked to the crime.
In a significant development in the murder case linked to the shooting of a 41-year-old gang leader in Linköping last summer, a 14-year-old boy has been identified as the shooter. Prosecutor Magdalena Tesfai revealed that the teenager was instructed to carry out the act after being lured to the scene under the pretense of a drug deal. This brutal incident occurred in a residential area near Berga Church and has led to multiple charges nearly a year later.
The young shooter, who is below the age of criminal responsibility in Sweden, will not face prosecution. Instead, a civil case will determine his legal culpability. Despite admitting to the shooting, he maintains he acted independently. Alongside him, a 17-year-old invited him under the guise of sharing a meal, while others—including three men aged 20 to 27—are charged with murder for their roles in planning and facilitating the execution.
Evidence against the accused includes DNA traces, surveillance footage, and a yellow electric scooter found at the crime scene. All suspects currently deny the charges, and the trial is anticipated to begin next week. This case underscores the complexities of prosecuting minors in serious crimes while tackling escalating gang violence in Sweden.