Man shot dead by police in Vällingby



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The alarm went off at 9:30 p.m. on Saturday. When police went to check on the man, they must have been exposed to a serious threat and responded by firing live fire, according to police.

The man was taken to hospital and on Sunday morning police say he has died.

– He died in the morning at the hospital and we have informed relatives, says duty officer Fredrik Andersson.

The incident occurred outdoors, on a road near a bus stop. More details about the incident, such as what the threat consisted of or how many shots were fired, the police do not want to comment. They also don’t want to say how old was the person who was shot to death.

– All I can say now is that it was a man, I can’t say more at the moment, says Fredrik Andersson.

The incident is being investigated as a serious threat to an official and a serious firearms crime. Prosecutors from the special prosecutor’s office will investigate the actions of the police.

The police involved in the shooting he has been taken out of service. They have no physical injuries.

– They will be questioned, but they will also receive relief calls. It’s routine, Anna Westberg told police on Saturday night.

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