Feb 26 • 15:29 UTC 🇸🇪 Sweden Aftonbladet

Suspected of committing triple murder while DNA analysis was delayed

A suspect in a triple murder committed while DNA analysis was pending has been arrested and is now facing charges.

The article discusses how a suspect is believed to have committed a triple murder at a hair salon while waiting for DNA analysis from a previous shooting incident in Eslöv. On April 15, two men were shot and severely injured in Eslöv, with the shooter escaping on an electric scooter, which was later found in a park. DNA samples collected from the scooter were sent to the National Forensic Centre in Linköping for analysis, but it took nearly three weeks to process the results. Meanwhile, the suspect allegedly carried out another shooting in Uppsala, resulting in the deaths of three young men, including 15-year-old Aiham.

The delay in DNA analysis raised questions about whether the subsequent shooting could have been prevented, as the prosecutor Lisa Åberg commented on the difficulties in determining this. The timeline indicates that the suspect was able to offend again due to the waiting period for forensic results in the earlier case. This has prompted discussions about the efficiency of forensic analysis and its implications for public safety.

Currently, the suspect has been apprehended and is now facing trial for the multiple shootings. The case highlights ongoing concerns regarding gun violence in Sweden, particularly involving young individuals, and emphasizes the need for timely forensic investigations to potentially intercept violent acts before they occur.

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