Headline: Teen Suspected of Sushi Restaurant Murder Maintains Innocence in Court
Subtitle: Case Connected to Stockholm Gang Conflict Involving Foxtrot and Dalen Networks
In a court hearing on Thursday, a 16-year-old suspect accused of shooting a boy of the same age at a restaurant in southern Stockholm pleaded not guilty to the charges. The teenager offered an explanation for his presence at the crime scene but otherwise remained silent during the proceedings.
The murder case is believed to be linked to the ongoing gang conflict between the Foxtrot and Dalen networks in Stockholm. The Foxtrot network’s leader, Rawa Majid, allegedly sought revenge for a shooting against one of his relatives, leading to the fatal incident. The prosecutor alleges that the 16-year-old committed the murder in exchange for a payment of SEK 100,000.
During the hearing, the suspect provided a fragmented statement, acknowledging being near the murder scene but refusing to answer further questions. When asked why, he cited concerns for his and his family’s safety. His defense attorney, Björn Sandin, stated that the primary goal of the trial should be to determine who was inside the sushi restaurant, emphasizing that his client was not the perpetrator.
A crucial part of the evidence against the accused is the chat messages exchanged on the Signal app, which supposedly detail the planning and aftermath of the murder. However, the suspects deny being involved in the chats as alleged. Another 16-year-old was also questioned during the proceedings, as he is suspected of withholding information about the murder. Previously, he confessed to his involvement but later retracted the statement, claiming it was a lie made to secure his release.
The trial is scheduled to conclude next week, shedding more light on the details surrounding the murder at the sushi restaurant. The conflict between the Foxtrot and Dalen networks has been responsible for numerous acts of violence, including murders, attempted murders, and explosions, in the Stockholm region during the first half of 2023. The conflicts primarily arise from their competition for drug markets and a desire for revenge.
Ten individuals have been charged in connection with the murder in Skogås on January 28, 2023. The charges range from murder and aggravated weapons offenses to aiding and abetting murder and drug offenses.
As the trial progresses, the court will closely examine the evidence and testimonies, aiming to bring justice to the victim’s family and shed light on the gang conflict that plagues the streets of Stockholm.
Sources:
– 16-year-old’s claim of innocence shared in court hearing
– Foxtrot and Dalen gang conflict linked to murders and violence in Stockholm
– Ten individuals charged in the investigation into the Skogås murder case.