Public Health · Pediatrics · 12 h ago
Swedish study identifies 264 young people linked to deadly gang violence
A preliminary Socialstyrelsen study identified 264 children and young people involved in deadly violence linked to organised crime in Sweden during 2020–2024. Twenty-four were under 15, and about 10 were girls; the agency says further analysis will examine their backgrounds and contact with public services.
- The preliminary compilation includes 264 young people from 2020–2024.
- Twenty-four were under 15 years of age.
- About 10 of those included were girls.
- Further analysis will examine risk factors and public-service contacts.
Sweden’s National Board of Health and Welfare (Socialstyrelsen) began a national study in January 2026 of children who commit or participate in murder and manslaughter linked to organised crime. Its initial compilation covers individuals involved in offences including murder, manslaughter and arson, as well as attempts and related forms of participation. The agency reports that its current summary includes 264 young people; an official quoted in the release described the group as approximately 260.
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