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Two Teenagers Detained for Rosengård Shooting Death as Police Work to Prevent Revenge Attacks

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Key Points
  • A 15-year-old boy was shot to death in Rosengård, Malmö last Wednesday.
  • A 15-year-old girl and 17-year-old boy from Linköping are detained on suspicion of murder.
  • Malmö police are increasing visibility and monitoring transportation hubs to prevent revenge attacks.

Malmö police are working to prevent a new wave of violence following the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old boy in Rosengård last Wednesday. According to police reports, a 15-year-old girl and a 17-year-old boy from Linköping have been detained on suspicion of murder in connection with the incident. Both suspects are reportedly from other parts of the country, not Malmö.

Police are increasing their visible presence in the area and monitoring railway stations and other transportation hubs to prevent potential revenge attacks. Tomas Rosenberg, deputy chief of the Malmö police district, stated that while Malmö residents are accustomed to visible police presence, officers will be even more visible in the coming weeks. The police effort focuses on restoring safety in the area while preventing retaliatory actions that could trigger further violence.

while Malmö residents are accustomed to visible police presence, officers will be even more visible in the coming weeks

Tomas Rosenberg, deputy chief of the Malmö police district

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