According to the latest statistics, no person has been shot dead in Sweden during January 2026. This marks the first month without a fatal shooting in almost eight years, since March 2018. Last year's 44 deaths from shootings highlight the contrast.
SVT Nyheters ongoing compilation of shootings shows that no person has been killed in shootings in Sweden during January 2026. If confirmed, this becomes the first month without a fatal shooting in almost eight years. According to police official statistics, where January 2026 has not yet been reported, the last month without a fatal shooting was March 2018.
Evening newspapers Expressen and Aftonbladet report that no person has been shot to death since the turn of the year. This picture aligns with reporting in other media, including SVT. Sydsvenskan also confirms that no fatal shooting has occurred during the month.
Last year, 44 people were shot dead in Sweden, a figure that illustrates the ongoing challenge with gang-related crime and shootings. Police and media emphasize the importance of reliable statistics to track developments. No specific incidents are mentioned for January, pointing to an unusual pause in violence.
This development raises questions about factors behind the decrease, but the sources provide no explanations. The focus is on the actual outcome and its historical context.
