The Gothenburg court has convicted three men for their roles in the murder of acclaimed hip-hop artist C Gambino, amid growing concerns about gang violence in Sweden's major cities.
Trio Sentenced for Execution-Style Murder of Swedish Hip-Hop Star
Trio Sentenced for Execution-Style Murder of Swedish Hip-Hop Star
C Gambino, a celebrated hip-hop artist, was brutally shot in Gothenburg last year, with three men now facing significant prison terms for their involvement.
Three men in their 20s have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms for their involvement in the murder of Swedish hip-hop artist C Gambino, real name Karar Ramadan, who was gunned down in Gothenburg in June 2024. Following a trial that exposed a calculated, ruthless attack, the men were convicted of aiding and abetting murder, although two were acquitted of directly committing the homicide due to uncertainty regarding who fired the fatal shots.
C Gambino was celebrated as the hip-hop artist of 2023 at the Grammis music awards just one month before his death, which has been linked to an ongoing gang conflict in the area, though the exact motive remains unclear. Notably, investigators have not yet recovered the weapon used in the shooting and have only managed to track down a car used in the incident, which was subsequently discovered burnt.
The shooting took place in a multistorey parking facility, described by the court as a meticulously orchestrated "execution." Despite significant efforts from law enforcement, including extensive CCTV footage and mobile phone tracking, investigators were unable to obtain DNA evidence connecting the attackers to the crime.
Emergency responders faced challenges as they struggled to communicate effectively upon arrival at the scene, leading to further complications in living-saving measures. C Gambino succumbed to his injuries about an hour later in the hospital.
In its sentencing, the court imposed a life sentence on a 22-year-old man, while the two younger accomplices received prison terms of 15 and a half years, and 12 and a half years, respectively, for their roles in the horrifying crime. A separate case involving a 14-year-old boy linked to another gang murder reinforces fears surrounding organized crime's growing hold within Sweden's urban landscape. This ongoing challenge is intensified by reports of violent recruitment tactics targeting children within gangs like Foxtrot.
In a related development, Swedish police have apprehended a prominent figure linked to the Foxtrot gang in Iraqi Kurdistan, highlighting ongoing efforts to dismantle these dangerous organizations.
