Mar 5 • 14:17 UTC 🇫🇮 Finland Ilta-Sanomat

Police shot a man in Jyväskylä - a suspect of several crimes has been detained

A man was shot by police in Jyväskylä after allegedly pursuing a woman with a knife, leading to his detention on multiple charges.

On Sunday evening in Jyväskylä, police responded to a report where a woman was seen fleeing an armed man down Helokantie. The woman managed to evade the man by taking refuge in a local store, leading staff to provide her with protection in a secure area. Authorities later confirmed that the man and woman had a previous acquaintance, which adds a layer of complexity to the unfolding situation.

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