Tuesday. 05.11.2024

Police have arrested a man suspected of shooting another with an airgun in front of a restaurant in the Kontula shopping center, in Helsinki.

According to police information, the suspected crime took place on Tuesday 1 September at around 21:30. The victim, who was shot in the hand, is a man born in the 1970s. 

The police have not released any information about the aggressor, his origin or his characteristics. The press release just says the attack was preceded by a fight between both men.

The attacker was detained by the police and the airgun was seized.

Police say no further details will be released.

Man shot in his hand at Kontula shopping center