Swedish Party Leader: Gun Violence ‘Extreme for a Country Not at War’
Swedish Moderate party leader Ulf Kristersson has slammed the surge of gun violence across the country as Prime Minister Stefan Löfven has vowed new measures to tackle gang crime.
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Sweden: 100 Percent Rise in Fatal and Attempted Fatal Shootings Since 2012
Sweden continues to see a rise in the number of fatal shootings and attempted murders, with illegal weapons becoming more common throughout the country.
Sweden Police: Gangs See Fatal Shootings as Status Symbol
A report from the Swedish Crime Prevention Council (Brå) says that fatal shootings have become a status symbol for gang members but have also led to a climate of fear among criminals.
EU Hands Sweden Cash to Tackle ‘Hate Crime’ as Violence Remains High
Sweden is set to receive 7.5 million Swedish Kronor (738,248 euros) from the European Union for victims of “hate crimes” after the country saw a record number of fatal shootings in 2018.
