Københavns Politi (Copenhagen Police) arrested a suspect on Monday evening in connection with a shooting in Frederiksberg, a suburb of Copenhagen. The dramatic incident occurred on Falkoner Allé, where an 18-year-old man was shot. Following the occurrence, the police quickly deployed a significant presence in the area to investigate the case.
The police announced on the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) that they had arrested a presumed perpetrator shortly after the incident. The condition of the 18-year-old victim is reported to be stable, and he is not in life-threatening danger. His relatives have been informed about the situation.
Police plan to present the arrested individual in a preliminary hearing the day after the arrest. Meanwhile, Deputy Chief Inspector Lasse Michelsen stated that the police are continuing intensive work in the area, including conducting witness interviews and gathering video footage from the surrounding vicinity.
Whether the incident relates to gang-related crime remains unclear, and the police do not rule out any possibilities at this time. The report of the shooting was received by the police at 5:43 PM, and they will maintain a reassuring presence in the area in the coming days.