On November 11, 2024, a man succumbed to injuries sustained from five gunshots at Kattarp Square in Malmö. He was found severely injured at a local pizzeria and declared dead half an hour after the shooting. The circumstances surrounding the case indicated that the victim may not have been the intended target. This prompted the Malmö District Court to impose a life sentence on the 22-year-old accused, amid ongoing appeals from the convicted individual claiming he had handed over the murder weapon to another person prior to the incident.

Despite his appeals, the Court of Appeal found sufficient evidence to assert the 22-year-old's direct involvement in the crime, noting the presence of photographic evidence on his mobile phone that depicted him with the murder weapon on the day of the shooting. The accused had initially claimed he was not responsible for the shooting, stating that someone else used the firearm after he had handled it. However, the appellate court determined that there was no reasonable doubt regarding his role as the shooter, thereby affirming the original life sentence.

The case highlights the ongoing violence in Malmö and raises questions about gang-related activities in the region, as the shooting reflects broader issues within society related to organized crime. The final ruling underscores law enforcement's commitment to addressing such incidents decisively, while also bringing attention to the legal complexities surrounding gang-related homicides and the challenges of proving intent within criminal cases.