Triple Murder in Uppsala: Suspected Shooter Detained

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Local sources from Sweden: SVT Nyheter, Aftonbladet.
UK coverage: The Guardian.

A shocking incident unfolded in Uppsala, Sweden, as three individuals were shot and killed at a hair salon. The victims, aged between 15 and 20, were found dead inside the salon, with two of them still wearing hairdressing capes. Witnesses reported hearing gunshots, describing the sound as similar to fireworks. The incident took place on a sunny spring day at Vaksala Square, where a person was allegedly chased into the salon by a masked man. The masked perpetrator fled the scene on an electric scooter. The police have detained a 16-year-old on probable cause suspicion of the murders. The suspect was apprehended on Tuesday evening and is currently under investigation. The police have appealed to the public for any information related to the incident. While the motive behind the triple murder remains unclear, the police are investigating the possibility of gang-related crime. Sweden has been grappling with a rise in gang violence, raising concerns about the involvement of young children. This incident is believed to be isolated and not linked to any upcoming events. The victims have not been fully identified, and their relatives have yet to be notified. The police are working on several different theories to determine the underlying cause of the crime. As the investigation unfolds, the community remains in shock and mourning for the lives lost in this tragic event.