Mohammad Tariq Wasiri, a 28-year-old Afghan citizen residing in Bergen, was murdered outside his apartment in Arna on February 8th. The incident resulted in his wife sustaining minor injuries and being transported to the hospital. Initial police investigations focused on identifying an unknown assailant, but by Sunday of the same week, a man in his thirties was arrested at the police station in Bergen. Authorities believe the murder was premeditated.

Prior to his arrest, the suspect had been interviewed as a witness in the case. Initially denying involvement, he later confessed during a detention hearing, according to prosecutor Inger-Lise Høyland. This sudden shift came as a surprise to the police, who were unaware of the new statements until the detention hearing. As a result, law enforcement plans to thoroughly investigate and verify this acknowledgment against existing evidence in their ongoing investigation.

The case has drawn attention from local media outlets, including Bergens Tidende and Bergensavisen, highlighting the community's concerns about safety and the planning behind the act. The implications of this confession may lead to further inquiries about the suspect's motives and relationships, as well as the overall safety within the Bergen area, especially regarding incidents of violence involving the immigrant population.