Gunman kills 2, injures 2 in Sweden pub shooting

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Gunman kills 2, injures 2 in Sweden pub shooting
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Two people were killed and two others were wounded when a gunman opened fire in a crowded pub in Sandviken, Sweden. The deceased include a 20-year-old man, who was likely the shooter's target, and an elderly blind man. The motive for the shooting remains unclear, but it may be part of a local personal conflict. Feuding criminal gangs have been a growing problem in Sweden, with numerous shootings, bombings, and grenade attacks. So far this year, there have been 261 shootings, resulting in 36 deaths and 73 injuries. The Swedish government has been taking measures to address gang-related crime.

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