Expert after the triple murder: high risk of revenge actions
No one has been arrested on suspicion of the triple murder that took place at 17 o’clock on Tuesday afternoon at Vaksala square in Uppsala. In the morning, the police have no new information to go out with. The crime scene is still blocked off.
« We are still working on the case in place, » says Per Bjurström, commander at the police regional command center.
At 09.30, Uppsala Police will hold a press conference.
To three people Getting killed in this way at the same time is very unusual, according to criminologist Manne Gerell at Malmö University. The last time he can remember was in Malmö Summer 2018when three men were killed.
– It stands out in itself. Since then I have seen how the fact that it happens in the middle of the day among people is highlighted, but we have had such events both relatively recently and back in time, says Manne Gerell.
The deed is considered « An isolated event » and the police do not believe that there is any danger to the public. It is true from one aspect that it is not an ongoing attack, according to Manne Gerell.
– But on the other hand, the risk of a revenge action is high after such an event. Then there can be new shootings in the near future and when new shootings there is always a small risk to the public, he says.
– In general, it is important in the criminal world to defend itself, to maintain their violence capital. People will be angry and want revenge.
About 100,000 people are expected to be in Uppsala today to celebrate Valborg, an event that will be planned as planned.
– There will be plenty of police and municipal guards and others who are out. But it is clear that it will put a sordin on the mood. It is inevitable, said the municipal council Erik Pelling Late on Tuesday night.
The text is updated.
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