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Swedish rapper Gaboro,Swedish rapper Gaboro, 23, was brutally executed in a public parking lot in Norrköping, Sweden.

The execution was shockingly live-streamed, with footage showing the assailant firing multiple shots as Gaboro attempted to flee, pleading for his life.

Gaboro, whose real name was Ninos Khouri, succumbed to his injuries despite efforts to save him.

At approximately 8 p.m. local time, authorities were alerted to a shooting in a parking lot. Upon arrival, they found Gaboro gravely injured with multiple gunshot wounds.

The young artist, who had prior convictions for minor drug offenses and alleged gang affiliations, became the latest casualty in Sweden’s escalating gang violence epidemic.

No arrests have been made as police continue their hunt for the perpetrator. Disturbingly, the execution was broadcast on social media.

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This tragedy marks the fourth murder of a Swedish musician linked to gang violence, following the deaths of rappers C.Gambino, Rozh Shamal, and Einar in recent years. C.Gambino, whose real name was Karar Ramadan, was fatally shot in a Gothenburg parking garage in June 2024, just a month after being named Sweden’s hip-hop artist of the year, according to Reuters.

Despite Sweden’s stringent gun control laws, the nation has witnessed a surge in firearm-related homicides, with 62 people killed in shootings in 2022, making it the country with the highest per capita rate of deadly gun violence in the European Union.

In 2024, there have been 40 shooting deaths, a 35% decrease from 2022, yet still alarmingly high for a nation of 10 million.

Authorities attribute this violence to organized crime networks that exploit social media platforms as “digital marketplaces” to recruit youths, some as young as 11, for criminal activities.

In response, the Swedish government is contemplating imposing age restrictions on social media to curb this recruitment pipeline.

Sweden has some of the strictest gun laws in the world, and the right to possess a weapon is strictly limited.

The key requirements for obtaining a firearm license include:

  1. Age Requirement: Applicants must be at least 18 years old to apply for a firearm license. Exceptions exist for individuals aged 15 and above, who may use firearms under supervision for activities like hunting.
  2. Valid Purpose: A legitimate reason for firearm ownership is mandatory, typically for hunting, sport shooting, or collecting. Self-defense is generally not considered a valid reason for civilian firearm ownership.
  3. Membership and Training:
  4. Background Check: Applicants undergo thorough background checks conducted by the police, including assessments of criminal records and mental health history, to ensure they are law-abiding and responsible individuals.
  5. Storage Requirements: Firearms must be stored securely in approved gun safes to prevent unauthorized access. Ammunition should be stored separately from the firearm, in a secure location.
  6. License Specificity and Validity:
    • Type-Specific Licenses: Each firearm requires a separate license, and the license specifies the type of firearm and its intended use.
    • Validity Period: Licenses for sport shooting must be renewed every five years, whereas hunting licenses are valid for the lifetime of the holder.
  7. Restrictions on Firearm Types: Certain firearms, such as fully automatic weapons, are heavily restricted and generally prohibited for civilian use. Licenses for fully automatic weapons are not generally issued, with limited exceptions for collection and sport shooting using specific models.
  8. Transportation: Transporting firearms in public is generally prohibited without proper justification. When transportation is necessary, firearms must be unloaded and securely stored during transit.

The tragedy in Sweden serves as a sobering lesson for the United States: strict gun laws do not deter criminals—they only disarm the innocent. As seen in other nations like Australia, where restrictive policies leave firearms in the hands of police and criminals, ordinary citizens are rendered defenseless.

Sweden’s inability to prevent such violent acts despite its draconian measures underscores the importance of the Second Amendment. In America, the right to bear arms serves as a crucial safeguard for personal protection and a deterrent against criminal activity.