Shooting incident near Israeli company in Gothenburg leads to investigation

In Gothenburg, Swedish police have launched an investigation following a shooting incident near an Israeli defense electronics company, Elbit Systems. Police have arrested a young suspect on attempted murder and weapons charges.

Elbit Systems Sweden CEO Tobias Wennberg confirmed to Reuters that the incident took place outside their premises, but assured there were no injuries. He emphasized that the company’s operations continue as normal. Authorities have indicated that there are no other known threats against Israeli sites in Gothenburg.

The suspect, reportedly under the age of 15, was arrested at the scene. Swedish police are maintaining increased security measures around Israeli and Jewish locations due to an increase in gun violence linked to criminal gangs. No immediate response was received from the Israeli embassy in Stockholm regarding the event.

(With input from agencies.)