Archer who shot five people in the Norwegian city of Kongsberg, not so long ago accepted Islam. This was announced by the Chief Police of Norway Ole Savrud at a press conference, reports Sputnik International.
A policeman said that the criminal adheres to radical Muslim views, but Islam accepted only in 2020. “The police believes that there are no connections between the criminal and victims,” said Savrud. He also on behalf of law enforcement agencies asked not to publish photos and video from the place of tragedy on social networks.
The chief of the Norwegian police also said that a 37-year-old criminal was interrogated at night. He recognized his guilt in committed murders and agreed to cooperate with the investigation. According to law enforcement officers, his victims were from 50 to 70 years. Savrud clarified that the police knew about the radical glances of a man.
previously became known that the Dane, whose name did not report, arranged archery on Wednesday evening on the busy street of Kongsberg. As a result, five people died, two were injured. Among the injured turned out to be a policeman.