Several injured in shooting in Denmark
Translated from Norwegian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
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- Police responded to a shooting in the residential area of Agervang in Holbæk, Denmark.
- Several people were affected, and authorities believe the incident is related to a dispute within the criminal environment.
- The perpetrators reportedly fled the scene in a white car, and police are seeking witnesses with photos or videos.
Several individuals were impacted by a shooting in the Agervang residential area of Holbæk, Denmark, on Sunday afternoon. Police have cordoned off multiple locations within the city as they investigate the incident. Authorities have stated that they cannot yet provide details on the condition of those affected.
The police's current assessment is that the shooting stems from a conflict within the criminal underworld. The incident occurred around 3:45 p.m., and initial reports suggest the perpetrators escaped in a white vehicle.
We can for the time being not provide further information about their condition.
Authorities are appealing to the public for assistance, urging anyone with images or videos from the area, or who may have observed suspicious individuals or vehicles leaving the scene, to contact them at 114. Holbæk, a city of approximately 30,000 residents, is located on the island of Zealand, about 60 kilometers west of Copenhagen.
The police's assessment is that this is a dispute within the criminal environment.
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Originally published by Aftenposten in Norwegian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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