Several injured in Denmark in suspected underworld shooting: police
Multiple people were injured in a shooting in Holbaek, Denmark, which police suspect is related to criminal gang activity. Authorities are currently investigating the scene and searching for suspects who fled in a white vehicle.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding organized crime and public safety in urban areas of Scandinavia.
Several people were wounded on Sunday (August 9, 2026) in a shooting in Denmark that police believed was linked to a settling of scores among criminals.
Police said in a statement they were present at several locations in Holbaek, about 70 km west of Copenhagen, following "a shooting in which multiple people have been hit".
The incident was reported to police around 3:45 p.m. (1345 GMT).
"At this time, we cannot provide further information about their condition. The police presumption is that this is a settling of scores within the criminal milieu."
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