Man Sentenced to Life for Premeditated Murder of Woman in Akalla

In October 2024, a shocking premeditated murder took place in Akalla, a district in northwest Stockholm, when a woman in her 60s was fatally shot in her apartment. The man responsible, aged 41, approached the victim's door with a gun concealed under a folder and opened fire the moment she answered, striking her multiple times, including two bullets to the head. The crime was part of an intended murder spree in the Stockholm area.

Following a court proceeding led by Judge Alexander Nilsson, the 41-year-old was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder. Despite the shooter's claims that he acted under threat and coercion, the court firmly rejected this defense, highlighting the premeditated nature and severity of the act. Accomplices, a 52-year-old man who transported the murder weapon and a 31-year-old woman who assisted by purchasing work clothes to facilitate access, were also convicted. They received prison sentences of 13 years and 10 months, and 11 years and 10 months respectively.

The victim was linked to a younger man involved in a criminal network in northwestern Stockholm, which is believed to have connection to the motives behind the shootings. Prior to the fatal incident, the shooter attempted to murder another woman in Kista by knocking on her door, but she did not open it. Police uncovered recordings of a phone call between the shooter and an unidentified accomplice, discussing the details of weapons, payment, and willingness to kill indiscriminately, including children. Several spent cartridges were found outside the victim’s home, further underscoring the violent and premeditated nature of the crime.

This case highlights a rare and serious violent episode driven by a criminal network's influence within Stockholm. The court emphasized that life imprisonment was the only appropriate punishment given the gravity and forethought involved in the attack.

As of November 7, 2025, the sentences are final and mark the judicial closure of a case that sent shockwaves through the Akalla community and raised concerns about criminal activity linked to local networks in Stockholm.