Swedish police hunt serial shooter - Page 2

Gerald · 11-07-10, 08:20 AM

MALMO, Sweden -- Swedish police have arrested a 38-year-old man suspected of a series of shootings of people with immigrant backgrounds in southern Sweden, officials said Sunday.

Investigators said the man, who was not identified, was taken into custody on Saturday on suspicion of murder and attempted murder.

Police have previously said they believe a lone gunman is responsible for more than a dozen unsolved shootings in which one person died and eight were wounded in the city of Malmo since October last year.

The victims -- nearly all with immigrant backgrounds -- have been shot at bus stops, in their cars and through the window of a gym.

In a brief statement, police said the arrest was "linked to the shootings that have happened in Malmo recently." Police spokeswoman Sofie Osterheim confirmed to The Associated Press that police suspect he is the "serial shooter" behind the string of unsolved attacks.

More information was expected at a news conference in Malmo later Sunday.

http://www.foxnews.com/world/2010/11...erial-shooter/

Note:Published November 07, 2010

Penguin · 11-08-10, 06:34 AM

The police is still cautious if they found the right guy: "It is a long way from being concluded," deputy chief constable Åsa Palmqvist said in a Monday morning press conference. http://www.thelocal.se/30084/20101108/ They also speculate if he is involved into shootings dating back to 2003.

Aftobladet however user their more sensationalistic approach, they write that they found a laser sight on one of his pistols - so they try to make him the new laserman - or a copycat : http://www.aftonbladet.se/nyheter/article8087979.ab (swedish only)

Gerald · 11-08-10, 06:43 AM

The newspapers want to sell their news, at any price, and all the talk about a new Laserman is not even close, but as I said earlier in this thread that this is a serious threat to the rule of law and human rights to avoid things like this, but there is a lot of investigation, technical evidence, such as weapons and the weapons used and whether it is the same weapon all is far from solved, but it is certainly a breakthrough in the investigation

Gerald · 11-09-10, 08:55 AM

STOCKHOLM-- Media reports in Sweden say a man suspected of a year-long shooting spree against immigrants in the southern part of the country has been ordered held in jail on preliminary charges of one murder and five attempted murders.

A court document before the hearing in the Malmo district court identified the man as 38-year-old Peter Mangs. He has denied the allegations.

Investigators say they believe he is the lone gunman who has terrorized the city since October last year with more than a dozen shootings against people with immigrant backgrounds.

Police said Mangs doesn't have a previous criminal record, and holds a license for two guns that were seized in his apartment.

Swedish radio says the court ruled he was a flight risk and ordered him jailed during the investigation.

http://www.foxnews.com/world/2010/11...aigned-sweden/

Note:Published November 09, 2010

11-07-10, 08:20 AM	#16
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Swedish Police Arrest Suspected Serial Shooter MALMO, Sweden -- Swedish police have arrested a 38-year-old man suspected of a series of shootings of people with immigrant backgrounds in southern Sweden, officials said Sunday. Investigators said the man, who was not identified, was taken into custody on Saturday on suspicion of murder and attempted murder. Police have previously said they believe a lone gunman is responsible for more than a dozen unsolved shootings in which one person died and eight were wounded in the city of Malmo since October last year. The victims -- nearly all with immigrant backgrounds -- have been shot at bus stops, in their cars and through the window of a gym. In a brief statement, police said the arrest was "linked to the shootings that have happened in Malmo recently." Police spokeswoman Sofie Osterheim confirmed to The Associated Press that police suspect he is the "serial shooter" behind the string of unsolved attacks. More information was expected at a news conference in Malmo later Sunday. http://www.foxnews.com/world/2010/11...erial-shooter/ Note:Published November 07, 2010 __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

11-08-10, 06:43 AM	#18
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	The newspapers want to sell their news, at any price, and all the talk about a new Laserman is not even close, but as I said earlier in this thread that this is a serious threat to the rule of law and human rights to avoid things like this, but there is a lot of investigation, technical evidence, such as weapons and the weapons used and whether it is the same weapon all is far from solved, but it is certainly a breakthrough in the investigation __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

11-09-10, 08:55 AM	#19
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Serial Shooting Suspect Arraigned in Sweden STOCKHOLM-- Media reports in Sweden say a man suspected of a year-long shooting spree against immigrants in the southern part of the country has been ordered held in jail on preliminary charges of one murder and five attempted murders. A court document before the hearing in the Malmo district court identified the man as 38-year-old Peter Mangs. He has denied the allegations. Investigators say they believe he is the lone gunman who has terrorized the city since October last year with more than a dozen shootings against people with immigrant backgrounds. Police said Mangs doesn't have a previous criminal record, and holds a license for two guns that were seized in his apartment. Swedish radio says the court ruled he was a flight risk and ordered him jailed during the investigation. http://www.foxnews.com/world/2010/11...aigned-sweden/ Note:Published November 09, 2010 __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

11-08-10, 06:34 AM	#17
Penguin Ocean Warrior Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Rheinische Republik Posts: 3,322 Downloads: 92 Uploads: 0	The police is still cautious if they found the right guy: "It is a long way from being concluded," deputy chief constable Åsa Palmqvist said in a Monday morning press conference. http://www.thelocal.se/30084/20101108/ They also speculate if he is involved into shootings dating back to 2003. Aftobladet however user their more sensationalistic approach, they write that they found a laser sight on one of his pistols - so they try to make him the new laserman - or a copycat : http://www.aftonbladet.se/nyheter/article8087979.ab (swedish only)