Police say Halden shooting stems from dispute within hunting group

A shooting at a hunting gathering in Halden on Sunday resulted in two fatalities and one severe injury, according to police. The gunman, a man in his 20s, used a hunting rifle and fired at the group while they were allocating hunting posts between 07:00 and 07:30. After the shots, he placed the weapon down and remained under the watch of several hunters until police arrived.

He is now in custody, has submitted a written confession, and is undergoing a preliminary forensic-psychiatric evaluation. Investigators say the motive appears to be a conflict between the suspect and the hunting team, a theory supported by interview evidence. The prosecution has broadened the indictment to cover murder and attempted murder for all participants, who are all listed as victims.