Three injured in Danish shooting
Translated from Swedish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Three men were injured in a shooting incident in Holbaek, Denmark, on Sunday afternoon.
- Police are investigating the incident, which they believe is related to a dispute within the criminal underworld.
- Witnesses reported seeing a large group of people arguing before shots were fired, and a white car was seen fleeing the scene.
Three men sustained injuries in a shooting that occurred in the Danish city of Holbaek on Sunday afternoon. Police have responded to the scene and are actively investigating the incident, which they suspect stems from a conflict within the criminal environment.
The shooting took place around 3:45 PM. While the extent of the injuries is not fully detailed, police have stated that none of the wounded individuals have life-threatening injuries. Authorities are treating the incident as a likely "shooting stemming from a dispute in a criminal environment," according to Deputy Inspector Lars Krogsgaard.
But we cannot say what the motive is.
Witness accounts suggest a large group of people had gathered in the Agervang area prior to the shooting, and an altercation ensued. During the confrontation, shots were fired, and a white car was observed leaving the area at speed. Police have apprehended one man who was involved in a subsequent traffic accident after attempting to pursue the white car. His role in the shooting is still under investigation, but police believe he is associated with the group that was shot at.
Police are seeking further witness statements and any photographic or video evidence from the public to aid their investigation. A significant police presence remains in the area.
It is a man who jumps out of the car while it is still in motion. He is masked.
Originally published by Dagens Nyheter in Swedish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.