– The family is having a hard time. This is a difficult and incomprehensible situation they have found themselves in. They struggle, and actually take the time to be grateful, says Vetle André Mitchell Jensen. He is the legal representative for the family of the man in his 40s who was shot and killed by the police on Sunday 22 October, after a dramatic hostage situation. Before the hostage drama, he is said to have escaped from a traffic jam at Randaberg. He has the status of a suspect in connection with the hostage drama. Counsel for the family of the deceased, Vetle André Mitchell Jensen. Photo: Privat Now the public assistance lawyer has sent out a joint statement from the deceased’s immediate family, in which they write, among other things, that he “had a lot to contend with”. – Unfortunately, you did not get the help you needed, even after several attempts to get help, they write further. He does not wish to go into more detail about what type of help this should be. It was Stavanger Aftenblad that mentioned the case first. The hostage wants peace The man who was taken hostage suffered gunshot wounds and was taken to hospital after the incident. He says through his assistance lawyer, Inger Marie Sunde, that he wants peace. He will not comment on the matter at this time. Sunde says they have not received the case papers from the Special Unit yet. The family of the deceased refers to the hostage situation as a tragic incident. – Family and friends will never forget you. It was always you who stood up for everyone else. We will always be proud of you, you will never be forgotten. A policeman was also shot in the chest during the exchange of fire. He was wearing a bulletproof vest and was not seriously injured. Shot damage on a car route after the incident in Stavanger witnessed at least ten shots. Photo: Øystein Otterdal
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