14-Year-Old Involved in Norrköping Shooting Convicted in Attempted Murder Case
A recent court ruling sheds light on a violent youth crime in Norrköping, highlighting a 14-year-old's role in a shooting.
Key Points
- • A 14-year-old has been identified as the shooter in a Norrköping assault, hitting a 19-year-old with five bullets.
- • The shooter cannot be sentenced due to age but is held responsible for attempted murder.
- • Three accomplices received prison sentences ranging from 1 to 13 years.
- • All offenders are ordered to pay damages totaling 256,000 kronor to the victim.
In a shocking incident in Norrköping, a 14-year-old was identified as the shooter in an event that left a 19-year-old victim injured after being struck by five bullets. This violent episode took place on October 24 of the previous year, when the victim was ambushed just after opening the door to an apartment on Klockgjutaregatan. Despite sustaining severe injuries, the 19-year-old was able to survive the attack.
As part of the legal proceedings, the Norrköping District Court has now convicted the shooter, along with two 18-year-olds and another 19-year-old, for their roles in the attempted murder. Notably, the 14-year-old cannot be subjected to sentencing due to Sweden's laws regarding minors, but the court has acknowledged his responsibility in the crime, convicting him of attempted murder and serious weapons offenses.
The court sentenced the 19-year-old accomplice to 13 years in prison. One of the 18-year-olds received a 3-year and 8-month sentence in closed youth care, while the other 18-year-old was sentenced to 1 year and 2 months, also in youth custody, reflecting their involvement and for facilitating criminal activities involving a minor.
In a landmark decision, all four offenders have been ordered to collectively pay 256,000 kronor in damages to the victim, a rare requirement in cases involving young offenders. This incident underscores the growing concerns surrounding youth violence and the legal implications that follow, as authorities grapple with how to address the rising trend of violent crimes among young individuals in Sweden.