Santiago Sebastian
October 27th, 2022

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The entrance to Christiania (photo: News Oresund)

A 23-year-old man was shot dead in Christiania on Wednesday October 26 between 17:00 and 18:00.

He was apparently hit at close-range on Pusherstreet, the area of the freetown where cannabis is commonly sold in open view.

The victim is a well-known figure in the environment.

Suspect is a Somalian
The police have released a description of the suspected shooter.

Believed to be Somalian, he was wearing a windbreaker, dark jogging trousers and a dark hat.

It is believed he fled via the old main entrance, which can be found on the corner of the corner of Prinsessegade and Baadsmandsstraede.

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