The body of Salwan Momika, a Swedish citizen of Iraqi origin known for burning copies of the Quran, was discovered in an apartment in southern Stockholm.
Incident Details
According to Swedish public television, police and emergency services were called late on Wednesday night, shortly after 11 PM, to a residential area in Hovsjö, Södertälje, following reports of gunfire.
According to Daniel Wikdahl, spokesperson for the Stockholm police, a man in his forties was found with a gunshot wound inside his apartment and was rushed to the hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
No Official Confirmation of the Victim’s Identity
So far, the Stockholm police have not officially confirmed the identity of the deceased or provided additional details regarding the circumstances of the incident. However, the Swedish security services have launched a thorough investigation into the case.
Rumors of a Live Broadcast During the Incident
Unverified reports suggest that Momika was live-streaming on social media at the time of the incident. However, police have neither confirmed nor denied these claims.
Reactions to His Previous Actions
Momika had sparked widespread outrage across the Muslim world after burning and desecrating copies of the Quran in Sweden. His actions, widely shared in videos on social media, led to protests and riots in various regions.
Legal Proceedings and Trial Postponement
Momika was facing trial in Sweden on charges of inciting hatred against ethnic groups, and a verdict was scheduled to be issued this Thursday by the Stockholm District Court. However, his death has resulted in the postponement of the ruling.
Both Judge Göran Lundahl and court documents have confirmed that the deceased is indeed Salwan Momika, according to the Swedish news agency.
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