On April 15, a shooting incident in central Eslöv resulted in two men suffering life-threatening injuries. Witnesses captured footage of the shooter firing three shots on the street, while police later recovered 13 shell casings from the scene. The suspected shooter fled on an electric scooter, and the police soon found a similar scooter in a nearby park, which they believed to be the getaway vehicle.

Following the discovery, law enforcement requested a DNA analysis from the National Forensic Centre (NFC) in Linköping, prioritizing the request, but not categorizing it as urgent. This decision meant that the analysis was subject to a longer turnaround time, potentially delaying the identification of the suspect. If classified as urgent, results could be returned within ten hours, whereas prioritization allowed for a few days. This delay ultimately contributed to the perpetrator's ability to strike again, raising concerns about the effectiveness of current police procedures and their ability to respond swiftly in critical cases.

The incident has sparked discussions on the need for reforms within the law enforcement sector, particularly concerning how requests for forensic analysis are prioritized. It underscores the important balance between thorough investigative processes and pressing public safety concerns. The situation reflects broader systemic issues that might affect response times in emergency circumstances, potentially putting the community at risk while offenders remain at large due to procedural delays.