A man in his 20s has been detained on probable cause for the murder of an 18-year-old who was shot on a bus in Tyresö on March 25. The suspect denies the crime, according to senior prosecutor Sara Malmhester. The shooting occurred at around 15:00 on a Wednesday on an SL bus at a bus stop in Bollmora, Tyresö. The victim, an 18-year-old man, was shot in front of about 20 passengers and later died. The suspect was arrested and detained on probable cause for murder, the Swedish Prosecution Authority confirmed. The suspect denies the crime, senior prosecutor Sara Malmhester said.
The investigation continues with technical examinations, review of mobile phones, and similar measures, Malmhester stated. An important part of the investigation is to try to find out the motive for the murder, she added. Several interviews with involved parties will be conducted. Police have conducted a large number of interviews and secured video material from the bus's surveillance cameras, according to multiple reports. The case number in Nacka District Court is B 2669-26, according to official sources.
Many children and young people witnessed the event.
According to P4 Stockholm, the suspect was released early from prison in May 2025 for a previous crime including aggravated weapons offense. He would have been released in June 2026 if he had served his full sentence, according to multiple media reports. The suspect's early release has raised questions about how he obtained a weapon despite his prior conviction.
An unknown perpetrator was seen running from the scene, police said. Several schools and preschools were locked down due to the shooting. Many children and young people witnessed the event, according to Aftonbladet, which quoted school director Martin Widholm. The bus driver alerted the employer Nobina, who then alerted police, according to swedenherald.com, which quoted press officer Sophie Gunnarsson.
The bus driver alerted the employer Nobina, who then alerted police.
A memorial was set up at Tyresö gymnasium's cafeteria, according to multiple reports. The area Granängsringen was added to the police's list of vulnerable areas in December, according to research. The shooting has shaken the local community, with residents expressing concern about safety.
The crime was initially classified as attempted murder, later upgraded to murder after the victim died, according to research. The prosecutor is currently not available for media, the Prosecution Authority said. The motive for the murder remains unknown, and it is unclear if any other individuals were involved. The specific evidence that led to the suspect's arrest has not been disclosed. The condition of the bus driver and other witnesses is not known.