Emergency Communication Failures Impact C.Gambino's Medical Response
Failures in emergency communication hindered the medical response to C.Gambino's shooting, resulting in tragic consequences.
Key Points
- • C.Gambino was shot in a parking garage, where the Rakel emergency communication system failed.
- • Ambulance personnel had to shout to communicate due to lack of coverage.
- • He was pronounced dead shortly after being admitted to the hospital.
- • Concerns about Rakel's coverage have been raised following previous emergencies.
Recent investigations into the tragic shooting of hip-hop artist C.Gambino, who died after being shot multiple times in Gothenburg, have uncovered critical failures in the emergency communication system during the rescue efforts. The incident occurred in a parking garage at Selma Lagerlöfs torg, where the emergency communication system, Rakel, failed to function effectively, resulting in ambulance personnel having to shout to coordinate their efforts, as reported by SVT and Aftonbladet.
C.Gambino, 26, managed to call SOS Alarm himself and was still conscious when police arrived. However, confusion ensued as there were no patrol cars visible, severely affecting response time. His condition rapidly deteriorated after emergency responders reached him, leading to cardiac arrest. He was subsequently pronounced dead at Sahlgrenska Hospital shortly after midnight.
According to Kristofer Forssten from the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB), while Rakel generally has good coverage, significant gaps exist in specific locations like the parking garage, raising concerns about public safety and communication infrastructure. Prior criticisms of the Rakel system have surfaced, especially related to its performance during previous emergencies, such as the 2018 wildfires in Sweden. Four men are currently charged in connection with C.Gambino's murder, with implications of premeditated actions, as prosecutors described it as a planned and ruthless incident.