Image copyright AFP Image caption The motive for the attack was unclear although at least one of the victims is thought to have been known to police

A shooting at an internet cafe in the southern Swedish city of Malmo has claimed the lives of three men.

Several others were wounded in the centre of the city late on Monday, when at least one attacker opened fire as the victims left the cafe.

Police said there was no indication of terrorism. Malmo has gained a reputation for violent crime.

Monday night's attack - which occurred near a police station - is being linked to gangs and organised crime.

Witnesses reported hearing about 15 shots fired by an automatic weapon. The gunman is believed to have fled the scene by car.

One wounded man was seen being loaded into the getaway car. Three others were treated in hospital.

Those killed were aged 19, 27 and 29, police said. At least one of them was known to police, Swedish media reported.

While deadly violence has risen in the Malmo area in recent years, the number of lethal attacks almost halved last year, falling from 30 to 17.</s>Swedish police say two of the six men who were injured in a drive-by shooting episode in the center of Sweden's third-largest city, have died

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Swedish police say two of the six men who were injured in a drive-by shooting in the center of Sweden’s third-largest city, have died.

Police in Malmo said Tuesday that the men — aged 18 and 29 — died overnight. Witnesses told Swedish media that the men were shot as they left an internet cafe in the southeastern part of the southern Swedish city on Monday evening.

Police said a dozen shots were fired but no arrests have been made and they are looking for a dark vehicle.

Feuds between criminal gangs fighting over territory have become more common in major Swedish cities in recent years.

The shots caused bystanders to scream but police quickly said there was no reason for the public to worry.</s>Three of the six men who were injured in a drive-by shooting in the centre of Sweden’s third-largest city have died, authorities said.

Three of the six men who were injured in a drive-by shooting in the centre of Sweden’s third-largest city have died, authorities said.

Three dead after drive-by shooting in Sweden

Police in Malmo said two of the men — aged 18 and 29 — died overnight. Hospital authorities said a third man, in his 30s, also died.

None of the victims were identified, in line with Swedish practice. Three others had been injured — one seriously, Region Skane, the regional health authority for southern Sweden, said.

Witnesses told Swedish media that the men were shot as they left an internet cafe in the south-eastern part of the southern city on Monday evening. Police said a dozen shots were fired but no arrests have been made and they are looking for a dark vehicle.

Feuds between criminal gangs fighting over territory have become more common in major Swedish cities in recent years.

The shots caused bystanders to scream, but police quickly said there was no reason for the public to worry.</s>Police forensics investigate the scene after people were shot and injured outside an Internet Cafe in Malmo, southern Sweden, Monday, June 18, 2018. Swedish police say several people were injured when shots were fired Monday in Malmo, Sweden's third-largest city. (Johan Nilsson/TT News Agency via AP) less

Police forensics investigate the scene after people were shot and injured outside an Internet Cafe in Malmo, southern Sweden, Monday, June 18, 2018. Swedish police say several people were injured when shots ... more

Police forensics investigate the scene after people were shot and injured outside an Internet Cafe in Malmo, southern Sweden, Monday, June 18, 2018. Swedish police say several people were injured when shots were fired Monday in Malmo, Sweden's third-largest city. (Johan Nilsson/TT News Agency via AP) less

Police forensics investigate the scene after people were shot and injured outside an Internet Cafe in Malmo, southern Sweden, Monday, June 18, 2018. Swedish police say several people were injured when shots ... more

Police stand next to a cordon in central Malmo, southern Sweden, Monday, June 18, 2018. A Swedish newspaper is reporting that four people have injured in a shooting near a police station in the southern city of Malmo. Witnesses told newspaper Aftonbladet they heard what sounded like 15 to 20 shots about 6:15 p.m. in the city center.(Johan Nilsson/TT News Agency via AP) less

Police stand next to a cordon in central Malmo, southern Sweden, Monday, June 18, 2018. A Swedish newspaper is reporting that four people have injured in a shooting near a police station in the southern city of ... more

Police stand next to a cordon in central Malmo, southern Sweden, Monday, June 18, 2018. A Swedish newspaper is reporting that four people have injured in a shooting near a police station in the southern city of Malmo. Witnesses told newspaper Aftonbladet they heard what sounded like 15 to 20 shots about 6:15 p.m. in the city center.(Johan Nilsson/TT News Agency via AP) less

Police stand next to a cordon in central Malmo, southern Sweden, Monday, June 18, 2018. A Swedish newspaper is reporting that four people have injured in a shooting near a police station in the southern city of ... more

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — The fatal shooting of three men in Malmo, Sweden's third largest city, was the latest incident in suburban feuds between criminal gangs fighting over territory or honor. Sweden's justice minister called the shootings an "abominable crime."

Police in Malmo said Tuesday that three of the men — aged 19, 27 and 29 — had died overnight. None of the victims were identified, in line with Swedish practice.

Three others — aged 21, 30 and 32 — had been injured — one seriously, Region Skane, the regional health authority for southern Sweden, said.

"It is an abominable crime and reminds us once again that our main task is to fight organized crime," Sweden's Justice Minister Morgan Johansson told Swedish news agency TT.

Malmo police chief Stefan Sinteus told a news conference that the shooting likely was linked to feuding criminal gangs that are fighting over territory and honor, conflicts which have become more common in major Swedish cities in recent years. In Malmo alone, there are three or four gang feuds, Sinteus said.

"Those involved are to be considered as gang-members who are involved in serious organized crime," Sinteus said. "It is unusual that three die in the same incident."

"We didn't see it coming," he added.

Sintenus said there was no motive for the late Monday shooting "but generally speaking" a feud could start over business conflicts, girls or a perceived lack of respect by others.

The men were shot as they left an internet cafe in the southeastern part of the southern Swedish city on Monday evening. Police could not confirm media reports that the shots had been fired from a car and that an automatic weapon had been used.

Police said a dozen shots were fired but no arrests have been made and they are looking for a dark vehicle.

The shots caused screaming among bystanders but police quickly said there was no reason for the public to worry.</s>Swedish police say two of the six men who were injured in a drive-by shooting in the center of Sweden's third-largest city, have died.

Police in Malmo said Tuesday that the men — aged 18 and 29 — died overnight. Witnesses told Swedish media that the men were shot as they left an internet cafe in the southeastern part of the southern Swedish city on Monday evening.

Police said a dozen shots were fired but no arrests have been made and they are looking for a dark vehicle.

Feuds between criminal gangs fighting over territory have become more common in major Swedish cities in recent years.

The shots caused bystanders to scream but police quickly said there was no reason for the public to worry.</s>HOUSTON — Houston police are searching for possible suspects after a drive-by shooting left four men injured outside a gas station in the South Side area.

Investigators said the victims — ranging from ages 20 to 44 years old — were standing at 6302 Martin Luther King Boulevard around 12:30 a.m. Saturday when a white SUV drove pass the gas station. Multiple shots were fired from the vehicle, and at least three of the men were shot.

The three were taken to a local hospital in stable condition with non life-threatening injuries, police said. The fourth victim was treated at the scene and then released.

It’s unclear how many people were inside the suspected vehicle, police said, but there may be more than one shooter.

Investigators are trying to confirm whether the shooting is connected to an incident that happened at a party the victims attended earlier.

Anyone with information in this case is urged to contact the HPD Major Assaults Unit at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.</s>COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) - Three of the six men who were injured in a drive-by shooting in the center of Sweden's third-largest city, have died, Swedish authorities said Tuesday.

Police in Malmo said two of the men - aged 18 and 29 - died overnight. Hospital authorities said a third man, in his 30s, also died. None of the victims were identified, in line with Swedish practice.

Three others had been injured - one seriously, Region Skane, the regional health authority for southern Sweden, said.

Police stand next to a cordon in central Malmo, southern Sweden, Monday, June 18, 2018. A Swedish newspaper is reporting that four people have injured in a shooting near a police station in the southern city of Malmo. Witnesses told newspaper Aftonbladet they heard what sounded like 15 to 20 shots about 6:15 p.m. in the city center.(Johan Nilsson/TT News Agency via AP)

Witnesses told Swedish media that the men were shot as they left an internet cafe in the southeastern part of the southern Swedish city on Monday evening.

Police said a dozen shots were fired but no arrests have been made and they are looking for a dark vehicle. A police news conference was expected later Tuesday.

Feuds between criminal gangs fighting over territory have become more common in major Swedish cities in recent years.

The shots caused bystanders to scream but police quickly said there was no reason for the public to worry.

Police stand next to a cordon in central Malmo, southern Sweden, Monday, June 18, 2018. A Swedish newspaper is reporting that four people have injured in a shooting near a police station in the southern city of Malmo. Witnesses told newspaper Aftonbladet they heard what sounded like 15 to 20 shots about 6:15 p.m. in the city center.(Johan Nilsson/TT News Agency via AP)</s>Three of the six men who were injured in a drive-by shooting in the center of Sweden's third-largest city, have died, Swedish authorities said Tuesday.

Police in Malmo said two of the men — aged 18 and 29 — died overnight. Hospital authorities said a third man, in his 30s, also died. None of the victims were identified, in line with Swedish practice.

Three others had been injured — one seriously, Region Skane, the regional health authority for southern Sweden, said.

Witnesses told Swedish media that the men were shot as they left an internet cafe in the southeastern part of the southern Swedish city on Monday evening.

Police said a dozen shots were fired but no arrests have been made and they are looking for a dark vehicle. A police news conference was expected later Tuesday.

Feuds between criminal gangs fighting over territory have become more common in major Swedish cities in recent years.

The shots caused bystanders to scream but police quickly said there was no reason for the public to worry.</s>Stockholm, June 19 (IANS) At least three people have been killed in a shooting at an Internet cafe in the Swedish city of Malmo, police said.

Several others were injured in the centre of the city on Monday evening when at least one attacker opened fire as people left the cafe, near a police station, the BBC reported on Tuesday.

Witnesses said they heard about 15 shots fired from an automatic weapon. Police said there was no indication of terrorism and that they were searching for a dark-coloured car.

The gunman is believed to have opened fire either from the car or was driven away from the scene immediately afterwards.</s>Three of the six men who were injured in a drive-by shooting in the centre of Sweden’s third-largest city have died, authorities said.

Police in Malmo said two of the men — aged 18 and 29 — died overnight. Hospital authorities said a third man, in his 30s, also died.

None of the victims were identified, in line with Swedish practice.

Three others had been injured — one seriously, Region Skane, the regional health authority for southern Sweden, said.
Three men are killed and another three men are injured in a drive-by shooting outside an Internet cafe near a police station in central Malmö, Sweden.