Reports Claim Momika Was Killed During a Live Stream
Salwan Momika, an anti-Islam activist known for burning the Quran multiple times, was reportedly shot dead inside his apartment in Sweden’s Hovsjö district on Wednesday night. However, official confirmation from the police is still awaited.
Momika Shot Inside His Apartment During TikTok Live?
According to local media reports and AFP, Momika was shot during a live TikTok video in his Södertälje residence, about 36 km from Stockholm. Swedish police arrived at the scene around 11 PM local time and have since detained multiple individuals for questioning.
While the motive behind the attack remains unclear, it is widely speculated that Momika had been targeted due to his Quran desecrations, which had sparked global outrage and death threats from radical groups.
Swedish Court Confirms Momika’s Death
The Stockholm District Court confirmed that a verdict scheduled for Thursday in a case where Momika was a defendant was postponed because one of the defendants had died. Judge Göran Lundahl later verified that the deceased was Salwan Momika, though he did not disclose the details of his death.
Media Outlets Report Conflicting Details
- Krimfup.se reported that “a man in his 40s was shot in Södertälje on Wednesday night,” adding that he is believed to be Salwan Momika.
- SVT News claimed that Momika, 38, succumbed to gunshot wounds inside his home in Hovsjö.
- Aftonbladet and Expressen stated that the killing might have been live-streamed on social media. However, police have neither confirmed nor denied these claims.
Crime Scene Cordoned Off, Investigation Underway
Following the shooting, the area surrounding Momika’s apartment has been cordoned off, and police are actively searching for the assailant(s). Press spokesman Daniel Wikdahl stated that the victim was found in an apartment and taken to the hospital, but no further details were provided.
Incident Occurred Just Hours Before Court Verdict
Interestingly, Momika was scheduled to receive a court verdict on Thursday at 11 AM (Stockholm time) for incitement against a group of people due to his controversial Quran burnings. His public acts of desecration had previously caused riots, diplomatic tensions, and widespread condemnation from Muslim-majority countries.
Who Was Salwan Momika?
- Age: 38
- Nationality: Iraqi (Christian refugee)
- Activism: Known for Quran burnings in Sweden, seeking to ban the Islamic holy book
- Asylum Seeker: Fled from Iraq to Sweden but later sought asylum in Norway after Sweden allegedly refused to provide protection
- Legal Troubles: Charged in Sweden for agitation against an ethnic or national group
Ongoing Investigation
Authorities have yet to release an official statement regarding Momika’s death. Swedish and Danish police are reportedly investigating the case, with speculations that it could be a politically or religiously motivated attack.
