Details: Salwan Momika, 38, was tragically shot in his apartment near Stockholm in Södertälje. Five suspects have been apprehended regarding the incident, which took place during a TikTok livestream. The shooting transpired just hours before Momika's expected court ruling for inciting ethnic hatred.
Significance: Momika's demise comes after his contentious Quran burnings in 2023, which strained Sweden's relations with Muslim countries, sparking violent protests. This event escalated Sweden's terror alert level and ignited discussions on the balance between free speech and religious tolerance.