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Sweden's Shootings Plummet 63% Amid Gang Crackdown Efforts

12/30/2025

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In 2025, Sweden's shootings fell 63% from 2022, totaling 147 incidents.
Fatalities remain at 43, including 11 killed in a February non-gang school shooting.
The right-wing government, elected in 2022 to curb gang crime and immigration, is preparing for parliamentary elections in September.
Justice Minister Gunnar Strommer acknowledged progress but urged further action to prevent online gang recruitment.
Sweden currently has about 17,500 active gang members.

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Story summary

In 2025, Sweden's shootings fell 63% from 2022, totaling 147 incidents.
Fatalities remain at 43, including 11 killed in a February non-gang school shooting.
The right-wing government, elected in 2022 to curb gang crime and immigration, is preparing for parliamentary elections in September.
Justice Minister Gunnar Strommer acknowledged progress but urged further action to prevent online gang recruitment.
Sweden currently has about 17,500 active gang members.