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Forensic police stand at the scene where Swedish rapper Einar was shot to death, in Hammarby Sjostad district in Stockholm, Friday, Oct. 22, 2021

Video. Gang warfare propels Sweden's homicide rate among Europe's highest

Updated: 16/10/2024 - 0:07 GMT+2

The surge in gang violence in Sweden has led to one of the highest homicide rates in Europe, with official data showing that fatal shootings have more than doubled in a year.

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