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Two arrested for Ballerup house shooting
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Two arrested for Ballerup house shooting

From Berlingske · () Danish

Translated from Danish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Two men, aged 21 and 29, have been arrested and charged with attempted murder in connection with a shooting incident in Ballerup.
  • The incident involved shots fired at a house, shattering windows but causing no injuries.
  • The arrested men will appear in court for a preliminary hearing, with authorities requesting the proceedings be held behind closed doors.

Police in Copenhagen have arrested two men, aged 21 and 29, on suspicion of attempted murder following a shooting in the suburb of Ballerup over the weekend. The incident, which occurred early Saturday morning, saw shots fired at a residential house, resulting in broken windows but no injuries to any individuals.

The Copenhagen West police department confirmed that multiple shots were discharged during the incident. The two arrested individuals are scheduled to appear before the Glostrup Court on Wednesday for a preliminary hearing. Prosecutors intend to request that the men be held in custody pending further investigation.

Authorities have also requested that the preliminary hearing be conducted behind closed doors. If granted, this would mean that the evidence against the men and any statements they make would remain secret from the public and the press. However, the men's reaction to the charges and the outcome of the custody hearing, whether they are remanded in custody or released, will be announced in open court.

Details regarding the exact location of the shooting, the identities of the two men, and the suspected motive behind the incident have not yet been disclosed by the police.

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Originally published by Berlingske in Danish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.