In April of last year, a police patrol responded to a shooting incident at a hair salon in Uppsala but mistakenly drove to the wrong location. Instead of heading directly to Hjalmar Brantingsgatan near Vaksala square, the officers first went to Brantingstorg, which was 1.5 kilometers away. This misdirection resulted in a response time that doubled the expected duration, taking 14 minutes instead of the typical six minutes from the police station to the crime scene.

Witness 'Clara,' who alerted the authorities after witnessing the shooter open fire, expressed frustration over the delay. She recounts hiding behind a bush while waiting anxiously for police assistance, emphasizing her distress and confusion as she wondered when help would arrive. Clara's experience highlights the emotional impact on witnesses during critical incidents and raises questions about the effectiveness of emergency response protocols.

The investigation revealed that multiple calls were made to the police, citing both Hjalmar Brantingsgatan and Brantingstorg. This confusion emphasizes the challenges law enforcement faces during rapidly unfolding situations, where sound can be misleading and witness testimonies can vary significantly. The misroute in this case has prompted discussions about necessary changes in police procedures to ensure swift and accurate responses in future emergencies.