Man linked to Halden hunting group confesses after fatal shooting of two members
A shooting in Halden killed a father and son from a hunting club, injuring another member; a man in his 20s, formerly part of the club, has submitted a written confession and agreed to detention.
On a Sunday morning in Halden, gunfire was directed at a hunting group, resulting in the deaths of two men—a father and his son—and serious injury to a third participant. The victims, aged in their 40s and 70s, were part of the same club. Police have identified a suspect in his 20s who had once been a member of the group, but they have not disclosed why he left.
The suspect's attorney, Ole Richard Holm-Olsen, stated that his client has submitted a written confession of guilt and has agreed to pre-trial detention, while refusing to comment on the ongoing investigation. Prosecutor Anders Svarholt indicated that authorities are examining the suspect's relationship to the club, either as a whole or with specific individuals, through interviews and technical analysis. As of the latest update, the suspect has not yet been interrogated.
Why it matters
The incident highlights safety concerns within local hunting communities and the seriousness of intra-group violence.
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