Feb 21 • 10:50 UTC 🇩🇰 Denmark Politiken

Charges: Young man fired twice at an apartment in Brønshøj

Two young men are charged with attempted murder after one allegedly shot at an apartment in Brønshøj on Wednesday evening.

Two young men, aged 21 and 24, face charges of attempted murder following an incident where one of them was reported to have fired two shots at an apartment on Storegårdsvej in Brønshøj, Copenhagen. This information emerged during a preliminary hearing at the court in Frederiksberg, where the suspects are being held pending a potential remand. The shooting occurred on Wednesday evening around 8:50 PM, reportedly aimed at a named individual who was not present at the time, but his mother was in the apartment.

During the shooting, the first bullet struck a metal pole on the apartment's balcony, and the second bullet was shot toward the kitchen window where the mother of the intended target was located. Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident, but it raises serious concerns about gun violence in the area. The court proceedings have attracted attention, as the two accused were seen smiling at acquaintances in the courtroom, despite the severity of the charges they face.

This incident is reflective of increasing tensions and potential gang-related activities in urban neighborhoods of Copenhagen, where similar violent threats have been reported. The legal outcomes for these young men could lead to significant repercussions in the community, particularly if the case reveals deeper underlying criminal networks at play. As the legal process unfolds, it will be critical to monitor its impact on local public safety and community relations in Brønshøj.

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