The police with a press conference about the Oslo shooting – news Norway – Overview of news from different parts of the country

Three people have been charged in the case. One of them was in police custody until yesterday – the other two have been wanted by the police since the incident. On Monday this week, the two accused were wanted internationally. Since then, the police have considered releasing their names and photos, but have held back until now. Police Inspector Grete Lien Metlid informs on Thursday that they are going out with a picture of one of the men. They are not releasing names or information about the other man. – We believe this photo shows the man who fired the shots. We are not releasing names out of respect for his family. Photo: The police Secured parts of the shooting on video Since Sunday, the police have encouraged the two wanted persons to report to the police. Metlid say they now hope that the photo may lead to them receiving information that may be useful in further investigation of the case. – If there is anyone who has any more information now, after seeing the picture, they are encouraged to contribute this information to the police. We want to locate and arrest this man. She also says that parts of the incident are secured on video. Charge dropped The man who was arrested after the shooting is in his 20s. He did not allow himself to be questioned by the police during the time he was in custody. On Thursday, the charge against the man was dropped. – The prosecution has made a new assessment and believes there is no longer a basis for maintaining the charge, stated police inspector Grete Metlid. It was the night of Sunday that two people were shot at the National Theater in central Oslo. The two men in their 30s and 40s are leaders in the criminal gang Young Guns. Both of the two men who have been shot have previously been convicted a number of times for serious matters. Police on the scene Sunday night. Photo: Annika Byrde / NTB Both have also been involved in previous shooting incidents. On Monday, the police questioned one of the two. It was confirmed by the man’s lawyer, Thomas Klevenberg. – I am driving out of the hospital now and have interviewed him. He is calm, but injured, Klevenberg told VG. On Wednesday, the police also questioned the other man. The questioning was central to the investigation, the police told VG.



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