The archer, shot five people in the Norwegian Kongsberg, was the 37-year-old Espen of Andersen Breten. The identity of the suspect revealed Sky News.
According to the television channel, the detainee is a citizen of Denmark. The police also reported that the suspect was previously convicted of theft with hacking and storage of drugs. In addition, he is forbidden to approach two relatives due to threats to murder.
previously became known that the archer did not accept Islam so long ago. The Norway Police Chief of Ole Saverud reported that the suspect adhered to radical Muslim views, but Islam accepted only in 2020.
The attack in Kongsberg occurred on Wednesday, October 13, on a busy street. As a result, five people died, two were injured. Among the wounded was a policeman. The detainee recognized the guilt in the committed killings and agreed to cooperate with the investigation.