On April 29, 2025, a brutal triple murder occurred at a hair salon in Uppsala, where three young people aged 15, 16, and 20 were executed. Today, one year later, the anniversary is marked amid Valborg preparations. Uppsala municipality offers support to those affected and their relatives.
At 17:02 on April 29, 2025, everything changed in Uppsala. A masked man armed with two pistols opened fire outside a hair salon at Vaksala torg and then entered to execute three young victims aged 15, 16, and 20. The incident occurred amid final preparations for Valborg celebrations the next day, shocking the city.
Police halted all public transport, and phones rang constantly for spokesperson Magnus Jansson Klarin from media outlets worldwide. Jonas Ekebacke, Valborg coordinator for Uppsala municipality, described it as "a very difficult balance to celebrate while making it dignified".
One year later, on April 29, 2026, the anniversary is a sensitive time for many young people and their relatives. Uppsala municipality stresses that reactions can emerge late, with support available via Stödcentrum and Uppsala youth service. "When something so serious happens, reactions can come much later, especially among young people," says counselor Linn Molin at Stödcentrum.
Stödcentrum provides counseling regardless of time elapsed, contactable at 018-727 15 43 or stodcentrum@uppsala.se. The youth service is reached at 072-593 63 98.
