Police Shoot Suspect After Prolonged Car Chase in Gislaved

On the evening of November 28, 2025, police in Gislaved shot a 25-year-old man following a dramatic car chase that began around 8 PM. The pursuit started after the man refused to stop his vehicle during a traffic control checkpoint in Burseryd, Småland, driving at speeds reaching 110 km/h with minimal traffic around.

The chase lasted over 20 minutes, concluding on national road 26 when officers deployed spike strips to immobilize the car at approximately 8:23 PM. After the suspect's vehicle was stopped, he exited and attempted to flee on foot, which prompted police to describe the moment as a "threatening situation."

According to police spokesperson Angelica Israelsson Silfver, officers deemed it necessary to use lethal force to regain control of the incident. Gunfire was reported shortly after at 8:29 PM. The suspect sustained gunshot wounds and was treated by police on-site before being transported to a hospital for further medical attention. The exact nature and location of his injuries remain undisclosed by authorities.

Following the incident, the suspect was arrested and faces serious charges, including gross threats against a public official, serious violations of knife laws, and reckless driving. The police have referred ongoing investigative responsibilities to the Department of Special Investigations, as standard procedure whenever firearms are discharged by officers.

Authorities have not clarified whether the suspect was armed with a knife or had made direct threats during the encounter, leaving these details to be determined through the investigation.

This incident is being closely monitored by officials as part of the ongoing inquiry into law enforcement's use of force protocols in high-risk pursuits.