A man was seriously injured in a shooting in Enskifteshagen park in Malmö on Wednesday. The shooter fled the scene but was later arrested by police at the emergency room. Witnesses reported hearing an argument between two men before the incident.
The shooting took place in a wooded grove behind S:t Matteus church in Enskifteshagen, a park in eastern Malmö. According to police and witnesses speaking to Sydsvenskan, two men were heard in a heated argument in the grove just before shots were fired. The injured man was taken to hospital with serious injuries, though no further details on his condition have been released.
The shooter initially fled toward Lantmannagatan nearby, prompting a police chase. Shortly after, officers arrested the suspect at the emergency room, likely after he sought treatment for his own injuries. The incident is under investigation as aggravated assault or attempted murder, based on initial reports.
Malmö has seen a rise in shootings in certain areas in recent years, including Rosengård where Enskifteshagen is located. Police are urging witnesses to come forward with information. No other individuals were harmed in the event.
