Thu Jan 30 09:45:17 UTC 2025: ## Man Who Burned Qur’ans in Sweden Shot Dead
**STOCKHOLM, Sweden** – Salwan Momika, the Iraqi Christian man who sparked international outrage by repeatedly burning copies of the Quran in Sweden in 2023, has been shot and killed, police confirmed Thursday. A court hearing scheduled for Thursday to determine his guilt on charges of inciting ethnic hatred has been postponed until February 3rd due to his death.
Police responded to a shooting incident in the city of Sodertalje on Wednesday where they found Mr. Momika suffering from gunshot wounds. He was transported to a hospital but later succumbed to his injuries. The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation, with police stating only that the incident occurred indoors. The postponement of the court ruling allows for further investigation into the implications of Momika’s death on the case.
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