Police Investigate Possible Shooting in Gottsunda
Police are investigating a possible shooting incident in Gottsunda, Uppsala.
- • Police investigating a possible shooting in Gottsunda, Uppsala.
- • The crime scene has been cordoned off for examination.
- • As of Monday evening, the shooting has not been confirmed.
- • An investigation into attempted murder and serious weapon offenses has been initiated.
Key details
Police in Uppsala are currently investigating a potential shooting that reportedly occurred in the Gottsunda area near a multi-family building. While emergency services received several calls about gunfire around 5:30 PM on August 25, 2025, the police have not yet confirmed whether a shooting actually took place. The scene has been secured and cordoned off for further investigation.
Police spokesperson Tobias Ahlén-Svalbro remarked, "We will need to await the technical investigation, but we suspect that some sort of shooting has taken place." In light of the incident, authorities have initiated an investigation focusing on attempted murder and serious weapon offenses, highlighting the seriousness of the situation. As the investigation progresses, police are working to gather more information and evidence from the scene.
This article was translated and synthesized from Swedish sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
Source articles (1)
Polis utreder skottlossning i Gottsunda
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