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Three jailed over murder of Swedish hip-hop star in car park

Three jailed over murder of Swedish hip-hop star in car park

Summary

Three men have been sentenced to long prison terms for their roles in killing Swedish hip-hop artist C Gambino in Gothenburg in 2024. The court found them guilty of aiding and abetting murder, but it was not clear who fired the fatal shots. The shooting is linked to local gang conflicts, though the motive remains unknown.

Key Facts

  • Three men in their 20s were sentenced for the murder of hip-hop artist C Gambino in Gothenburg.
  • C Gambino, real name Karar Ramadan, had recently won Sweden's 2023 Grammis award.
  • The court convicted the men of aiding and abetting murder but could not determine who fired the shots.
  • The gun used in the shooting was not found, and the getaway car was burned.
  • The shooting is linked to gang conflicts, but C Gambino was not known to be involved in a gang.
  • Investigators could not find DNA but used mobile phone data and CCTV footage to track the suspects.
  • One man received a life sentence, while the other two received 15.5 and 12.5 years in jail.
  • Another 19-year-old was convicted of burning the getaway car.

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