Swedish man with gang links shot dead in Marbella
A Swedish man in his mid-20s with suspected gang connections has been shot dead in the Spanish coastal town of Marbella. The incident occurred on Tuesday evening and is being investigated as a possible murder. The victim is linked to Swedish criminal networks.
According to Spanish media and Swedish news sources, a Swedish man was shot dead in Marbella on the evening of October 24. Police were alerted to the scene around 9 p.m. local time following reports of gunfire in a residential area. The man, in his mid-20s, was hit by multiple shots and died at the scene despite attempts to save his life.
Spanish authorities confirm the victim was a Swedish citizen and that the investigation focuses on gang-related motives. Aftonbladet and Expressen report links to the Swedish Foxtrot network, a criminal organization involved in drug trafficking and violence. SVT provides similar details and quotes sources describing him as a 'known gang figure' in Sweden.
The background to the incident remains unclear, but sources point to an escalating conflict within international gangs. Marbella, a popular destination for Swedes, has previously been the scene of similar violence linked to organized crime. Spanish police are collaborating with Swedish counterparts to map the victim's contacts.
No suspects have been arrested so far, and the investigation continues. The event raises concerns in Sweden about the spread of gang violence abroad. The family has been informed, but no further details about the victim have been released out of respect for privacy.