Uppsala Triple Murder Suspect a Somali Minor with Long History of Offending
2nd May 2025
The 16-year-old suspect in custody for the brutal triple murder in Uppsala, Sweden, is of Somali origin, Swedish media report. Documents obtained by the daily Expressen show that social services were concerned about “the people XX associates with, that they are involved in crime, suspected of drug offenses and other types of violent crimes”
For nearly a decade, the teen—now a murder suspect—has been known to social services, with concerns raised both about his care and his own behavior. The father has served short prison terms for various crimes and has a history of khat use and suspected domestic violence.
The family had been offered therapy and drug testing, Expressen’s sources said.