In December, a man was murdered in Oxie, Malmö, when a car was shot at, resulting in one fatality among the occupants. Following the incident, a 12-year-old boy confessed to the murder, but quickly retracted his statement, raising questions about his involvement. The prosecutor, Caroline Carlquist, later revealed that investigations concluded the boy was not present at the crime scene at the time of the shooting, although he remains a person of interest in the ongoing case.

Currently, five individuals are detained in relation to the incident, with two of them formally charged with murder and attempted murder. This development highlights the complexities of the case and the challenges faced by authorities in verifying the facts surrounding the shooting. As the investigation continues, the focus will likely shift to identifying the true shooter and understanding the motives behind the attack, which appears to be connected to gang-related activities in the area.

The revelation about the 12-year-old not being the shooter raises significant concerns regarding juvenile involvement in serious crimes and the legal implications that follow. It also reflects the broader issues of violence in Malmö, a city that has been grappling with increasing gun-related incidents, and underscores the need for targeted intervention to prevent youth from being drawn into criminal activities.