Thu Jan 30 17:58:24 UTC 2025: ## Quran-Burning Protester Shot Dead in Sweden, Court Hearing Postponed
**STOCKHOLM, Sweden** – Salwan Momika, the Iraqi Christian man who sparked international outrage by repeatedly burning copies of the Quran in Sweden earlier this year, has been shot and killed, police confirmed Thursday. The shooting occurred in the city of Sodertalje on Wednesday.
Momika was awaiting a Stockholm court ruling on charges of inciting ethnic hatred stemming from his controversial protests. The court postponed the verdict until February 3rd, citing the need for additional time in light of his death. Police are investigating the shooting. The incident occurred indoors, and upon arrival, officers found Momika suffering from gunshot wounds. He was transported to a hospital but later succumbed to his injuries. The details surrounding the shooting remain under investigation.
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