A Danish police officer and two other individuals were shot on Friday in Nørresundby, located in the North Jutland region of northern Denmark. Authorities have confirmed that the suspected perpetrator was among those injured, and all sustained serious wounds.
The incident began when police responded to a report of a fire in an industrial area of Nørresundby at approximately 1:39 p.m. local time. Upon arrival, officers were met with gunfire. Police returned fire, but it remains unclear whether the officer was shot by the suspect or by friendly fire. The identity of the third injured person and the specific circumstances of their injury were also not immediately clear.
The shooting concluded by 3 p.m. local time, though the investigation is ongoing. Images from the scene showed a visible column of black smoke.