Man involved in Field’s shooting on the run

Copenhagen Police wants the man to turn himself in immediately

An 18-year-old Somali man, who was involved in the March shooting at the department store Field’s in Amager, escaped from his detention nearly two months ago, reports the Copenhagen Police.

The accused was remanded at the Jyderup State Prison and managed to escape through a hole in the ceiling on April 25.

The police have called upon him to turn himself in before they start a nationwide search.

Two injured in shooting episode
On March 18, two groups of men got involved in an shooting incident that took place in the parking garage under the shopping mall.

READ MORE: Two injured in shooting episode at Copenhagen shopping centre

One person was shot in the arm, while another was hit in the back.

The cause of their confrontation is still unclear.

Currently, a number of people are being kept in custody awaiting trial.





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