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Finnish police have launched an investigation after a man was shot dead in an apartment in Finland. According to the Finnish media, the person killed is the former ice hockey player Janne Puhakka. The police will not confirm the identity of either the murder victim or the perpetrator. According to Finnish media, the suspect is a Norwegian in his 60s. He and the Norwegian must have lived together. – We have a reasonably good understanding of what has happened, says investigation manager Matti Hogman to Ilta-Sanom. – But the investigation is in an early phase, he adds. The police in Finland have asked the Norwegian police for assistance for questioning in Norway, writes Adresseavisen. The police describe the act as “brutal and cruel”. Former ice hockey player Janne Puhakka was famous in Finland and was the first openly gay player in Finland’s top league. The 29-year-old currently participated in the Finnish edition of “Traitor”, which is called “Petolliset” in Finland. The production company of the series tells Finnish Yle that they are shocked by the news. The final of the program has been canceled for the time being. Police investigation in Espoo Photo: Vesa Moilanen / NTB According to the Finnish media, it was neighbors who called the emergency number with suspicion of violence on Sunday evening. Högman emphasizes that they are in an early phase of the investigation. The Norwegian will be questioned on Monday. A resident called the police and reported the incident which should have happened on Sunday evening, according to Finnish media. Police say the suspect was arrested at the scene and is suspected of murder with a firearm. The arrest is said to have gone smoothly. news has been in contact with Kripos, who say they are only aware of the case through the media. For questions, they refer to the Finnish police. Published 14.10.2024, at 10.21 Updated 14.10.2024, at 21.42



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