Three suspects remanded in custody over Uppsala triple shooting

thelocal.comPublished: 5/6/2025

Summary

A 20-year-old man has been remanded in custody alongside two others after a triple shooting at a hair salon in central Uppsala, suspected to be linked to gang violence. The victims were three young men aged 15 to 20 killed on April 29th in broad daylight, and while authorities have not confirmed gang involvement yet, the suspect has been charged with aiding and abetting murder. The case is under investigation as Sweden grapples with rising gang-related violence, particularly targeting young people in cities like Uppsala, which has long been a focal point for rival gang groups.