# Älvsjö sports facility shooting investigation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/lvsj-sports-facility-shooting
> Updated: 2026-10-26T05:08:12.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 4.

A shooting at the Kämpetorpshallarna sports complex in Älvsjö, southern Stockholm, resulted in the death of Saba Abraham, a 24-year-old youth worker and football coach for the City of Stockholm. The incident occurred on a Friday evening around 21:00 while hundreds of young people were present for football and floorball matches. Police confirmed the victim was shot on an upper level of a hall separate from where the matches were being held.

Police reclassified the investigation from attempted murder to murder. Several teenagers are in custody, including two from the Gothenburg area who have no prior criminal records and are also suspected of preparing another murder. Most recently, an additional person has been detained in connection with the case; this individual is suspected of aggravated arson in Huddinge municipality occurring one week prior to the murder, though the connection between the two crimes remains unclear.

Investigators suggest the motive may be linked to the victim’s brother, who reportedly has ties to criminal networks in the Älvsjö area. Specifically, police indicate the brother has been a target on a ‘death list’ associated with the Dalen network. Recent reports suggest the motive may also be revenge related to the brother's criminal activities and recent legal acquittals.

District director Lee Orberson described Abraham as a ‘highly respected colleague’ who had a ‘significant positive impact on children in the area.’ Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer described the shooting as ‘extremely reckless’ and ‘very unpleasant.’ Local officials and Hammarby Fotboll have activated crisis support for the youth present during the attack.

## Claims

- Saba Abraham, 24, was shot and killed in the Kämpetorpshallen sports hall in Älvsjö. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Two teenagers are in custody on suspicion of murder. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Saba Abraham worked with youth for the City of Stockholm. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Police are searching for a third boy seen near the scene. (single source)
- The Älvsjö-Hägersten district administration will hold a moment of silence on Wednesday at 18:00. (single source)
- The suspects are also suspected of preparing another murder. (single source)
- The victim's brother has ties to criminal networks in Älvsjö. (single source)
- The municipality activated its crisis organization following the incident. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-26: Swedish police investigate multiple homicide and arson cases

Swedish police have detained an additional suspect in the Älvsjö murder investigation and are awaiting forensic results in a Helsingborg homicide case involving a man in his 70s.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/swedish-police-investigate-multiple-homicide-and-arson-cases

### 2026-10-21: Saba Abraham murder investigation in Älvsjö

Two teenagers from Gothenburg have been detained in connection with the murder of 24-year-old youth leader Saba Abraham in Älvsjö, Stockholm.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/stockholm-police-investigate-murder-of-youth-leader-in-lvsj

### 2026-10-19: Älvsjö shooting: Saba Abraham killed in sports hall

Saba Abraham, 24, was shot dead while leading a football match at a sports hall in Älvsjö. Two teenagers are in custody for the murder.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/saba-abraham-24-killed-in-lvsj-shooting

### 2026-10-16: Stockholm shooting: Woman killed at Älvsjö sports facility

A 25-year-old youth services worker has died after being shot at a sports facility in Älvsjö, Stockholm. Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with the murder.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/denmark-intelligence-warns-of-rising-russian-military-threat

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