Killing of Salwan Momika

Killing of Salwan Momika
Momika burning a Quran with Spanish tafsir and translation in Stockholm, 2023
LocationHovsjö, Södertälje, Sweden
Date29 January 2025
23:11 (UTC+01:00)
Attack type

On 29 January 2025, Salwan Momika, an Assyrian from Iraq residing in Sweden known for controversial Quran burnings that sparked international diplomatic tensions, was fatally shot in Södertälje, Sweden. The shooting and subsequent police response occurred during a TikTok livestream, and occurred hours before a scheduled court verdict regarding his anti-Islamic demonstrations was to be announced.

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