Karl Arnerdal

Russian General Killed in Moscow Russian general shot dead in Moscow A Russian general was shot and killed in Moscow yesterday, according to reports from the Swedish public broadcaster SVT. The incident occurred in central Moscow when the general was attacked by a lone gunman. According to eyewitnesses, the general was shot while waiting for a train at a metro station. He died shortly after arrival at a hospital. Russian authorities have launched an investigation into the shooting and are currently searching for the suspect. The motive behind the attack is not yet known. The incident has raised concerns about the rising level of violence in Russia and the increasing polarization of Russian society. See article on SVT News.

Two Swedes Lost in Baseball Bat Attack Two Swedes killed in American baseball bat attack A Swedish woman and her friend were beaten to death by a man wielding a baseball bat in California on Tuesday 20 March. The woman, 57 years old, was hit in the head while she stood alone outside her home in Irvine. Her 69-year-old friend died shortly after arrival at hospital. Police arrested a 45-year-old American male suspect within hours of the attack. He had a history of violent behavior against women. The motive behind the attack is not yet clear but police say they are investigating possible links to online harassment. The victim's sister says her sister was stalked and harassed by a man on social media before the attack. Police have been praised for their fast response time, arresting the suspect in under an hour after the 911 call was made. See article on SVT News.