On September 20th of last year, a man in his thirties was shot and killed at a playground in the Ektorp neighborhood of Norrköping, Sweden. Surveillance footage captured the shooter fleeing the scene, and it was later revealed that this young suspect was apprehended in connection with an attempted murder of a 28-year-old man at a gym on October 13th in the same city. Authorities managed to identify him from the surveillance images, leading to his detention and subsequent placement under the care of social services.

The particular involvement of a 14-year-old in this case raises concerns when compared to similar investigations, according to Robert Eriksson, the chief prosecutor in Norrköping. Investigative efforts are ongoing to identify and apprehend those who may have incited or facilitated the crime. The case has drawn attention not only because of the age of the perpetrator but also due to the violence levels in Norrköping, suggesting a growing trend of youth engaging in serious violent offenses.

According to Jan Staaf, the police investigation leader, this incident can be described as a pure execution, highlighting the tragic reality that young individuals might be taking on roles as hired killers. In addition to the 14-year-old, several other young individuals aged between 15 and 18 years are also suspected of being involved in the gym attempted murder, indicative of a broader issue involving youth and organized violence in the local area.