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Sweden Seeks Arrest of 24-Year-Old Syrian in Killing of Koran-Burning Activist

Prosecutors describe a fugitive suspect with a court hearing set to trigger an international wanted notice.

Overview

  • Senior prosecutor Rasmus Oman said investigators built a clear sequence of events through technical analysis and surveillance footage.
  • Court filings identify the suspect as a 24-year-old Syrian who lived in Sweden at the time of the January shooting.
  • The documents state Salwan Momika was shot three times and that the attack followed careful planning.
  • A district court will hold a detention hearing on Friday, which is required before seeking an international wanted notice.
  • Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has warned of a possible foreign-power link, though authorities have not confirmed any such involvement.