Two Fathers Killed, Third Injured in Halden Hunting Party Shooting; Suspect Held in Custody

During a Sunday hunting outing near Halden, a father and his adult son were shot dead and a third participant was wounded. The victims have been identified as Bjørn Rune Engebretsen, 72, and Per‑Ove Engebretsen, 47. Police detained a 29‑year‑old man, identified as Martin Braadland, and a court placed him in pre‑trial detention for four weeks.

Colleagues described the suspect as competent and well‑liked but reserved, and his family has raised concerns about his mental health, prompting a request for a psychiatric evaluation. Police have secured the scene and say the area is no longer dangerous while investigators continue to piece together the circumstances of the shooting.