A shooting incident occurred overnight in Malmö's Persborg district, resulting in one arrest but no reported injuries. The incident took place on Viborgsgatan in the early hours of Saturday morning, March 7, 2026.
Police were alerted to the shooting around 3 AM and responded to the scene. According to multiple reports, a private car was hit by gunfire during the incident. One person has been taken into custody in connection with the shooting.
A large area surrounding the suspected crime scene has been cordoned off by police as investigations continue. The special police unit, Insatsstyrkan, was deployed to the location. Authorities have not released information about possible motives or whether the arrested individual is suspected of firing the shots.
The investigation is ongoing, with police examining the scene for evidence. No further details about the arrested person or potential weapons have been disclosed at this time.