Swedish rapper Gaboro shot dead in livestreamed attack as gang violence escalates

thesun.co.uk December 20, 2024, 12:01 PM UTC

Swedish rapper Gaboro, 23, was shot dead in a parking lot during a livestreamed attack in Norrköping. This incident marks the fourth murder of a musician in Sweden amid rising gang violence. The assailant filmed the execution and fled the scene. Gaboro had gained popularity with over 222,000 monthly listeners on Spotify. His death follows other high-profile killings, including rapper C.Gambino in June and Einar in 2021, highlighting a troubling trend in Sweden's music scene. Gang violence in Sweden has escalated, with cities like Malmö and Gothenburg experiencing frequent shootings and bombings. Authorities are on high alert as the country faces a surge in crime linked to drug gangs.


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