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Young men were getting a haircut ahead of Swedish festival - then they were shot dead

Young men were getting a haircut ahead of Swedish festival - then they were shot dead

Summary

Three young men were shot and killed while preparing for a festival in a hair salon in Uppsala, Sweden. Six individuals, ranging in ages from under 18 to 45, are now in police custody in connection to the incident.

Key Facts

  • The shooting occurred in Uppsala, a city north of Stockholm, Sweden.
  • Three young men, ages 15 to 20, were shot dead in a hair salon.
  • The incident happened right before the Walpurgis festival, a popular event to mark the start of spring.
  • Six individuals, who are aged between under 18 and 45, were arrested in relation to the shooting.
  • A 16-year-old boy initially arrested (under strong suspicion) was later released as the case against him weakened.
  • The police assured the public that they believed the shooting was an isolated incident.
  • Despite the incident, tens of thousands still participated in the festival.
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