The suspect in a mass shooting during an LGBTQ festival in Norway has refused to explain his actions to investigators and will remain in pretrial custody for the next four weeks, authorities said.
OSLO, Norway — The suspect in a mass shooting during an LGBTQ festival in Norway has refused to explain his actions to investigators and will remain in pretrial custody for the next four weeks, police and his defense lawyer said Sunday.
Oslo police said they tried to question the suspect on Saturday and again on Sunday without success. Norwegian media identified him as Zaniar Matapour.Matapour’s defense lawyer, John Christian Elden, told The Associated Press by email that his client refused to have his statement recorded and videotaped unless police released the entire recording to the public “with no time delay so it won’t be censored or manipulated.
The gunman opened fire at three locations, including outside the London Pub, a popular gay bar in Oslo. Police investigators said it was too early to say whether the attacker specifically targeted the LGBTQ community.Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere said during Sunday’s memorial service that “the shooting in the night hours put an end to the Pride parade, but it did not stop the fight and the efforts to fight discrimination, prejudice and hatred.
He had a prior criminal record that included a narcotics offense and a weapons offense for carrying a knife. Investigators said they seized two weapons after Saturday’s shootings: a handgun and an automatic weapon.
Indonesia Berita Terbaru, Indonesia Berita utama
Similar News:Anda juga dapat membaca berita serupa dengan ini yang kami kumpulkan dari sumber berita lain.
Two Shot Dead at Popular LGBTQ Nightclub in NorwayWitnesses described seeing a man pull a gun out of his bag before opening fire, according to local reports. Up to 20 shots were reportedly fired at panicked club-goers.
Baca lebih lajut »
Norway: Suspect in Pride Month attack won’t talk to policeOSLO, Norway (AP) — The suspect in a mass shooting during an LGBTQ festival in Norway has refused to explain his actions to investigators and will remain in pretrial custody for the next four…
Baca lebih lajut »
Norway: Suspect in Pride Month attack won't talk to policePolice and a lawyer for the suspect in a mass shooting during an LGBTQ festival in Norway say he has refused to explain his actions to investigators. Two people were killed and more than 20 injured in what authorities call an “Islamist terror act.”
Baca lebih lajut »
Norway: Suspect in Pride Month attack won't talk to policeNorway’s prime minister and members of the royal family joined mourners at a memorial service in Oslo Cathedral Sunday for the victims of a shooting in the capital’s nightlife district.
Baca lebih lajut »
Indy's AAPI LGBTQ community to have its first Pride BallThe Philippine Cultural Community Center is set to make state history this weekend with its inaugural black-tie event for LGBTQ Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) folk and their allies.
Baca lebih lajut »
At LGBTQ Pride, Celebration But Also Worry Over Civil RightsLGBTQ Pride commemorations that sometimes have felt like victory parties for civil rights gains are now grappling with an environment of ramped-up legislative and rhetorical battles over sexual orientation and gender identity, and fears that a Supreme Court ruling on abortion opens the door to rights being taken away. Big crowds are expected Sunday at Pride events in New York City and…
Baca lebih lajut »