Man Seriously Injured in Vårby Shooting South of Stockholm

A man was found shot near a football field in Vårby, located south of Stockholm, on March 23, 2026. The shooting occurred around 5 PM on a walkway adjacent to the football field, and the injured man was promptly taken to hospital in serious condition. Stockholm police have launched a preliminary investigation into attempted murder and have deployed numerous patrols to the area.

The suspect may be a woman, but police have not confirmed this. Authorities have cordoned off a large area for technical investigations, reviewing surveillance footage and interviewing witnesses. Several people have been taken in for questioning related to the incident.

In response to the shooting and the resulting unease in the community, Huddinge municipality has opened a community center in Vårby to provide crisis support to residents. Police spokesperson Per Fahlström described the scene and emphasized the seriousness with which the investigation is being approached.

While wider safety measures such as a new security zone in Östermalm have been initiated elsewhere in Stockholm due to international tensions, this specific shooting incident is isolated to Vårby. The investigation continues as authorities aim to establish the circumstances and motive behind the attack.