Denmark: Police searching for suspects after shooting incident kills one person, wounds four others in Copenhagen's Freetown Christiania area Aug. 26 /update 2

Event

Police are continuing to search for two suspects in connection with a shooting incident that killed one person and wounded four others in Copenhagen's Freetown Christiania community Aug. 26. Authorities have said that the shooting, which occurred in the vicinity of the Stjernskibet on Pusher Street, is likely linked to organized criminal activity. The wanted suspects reportedly fled the scene of the shooting toward the Langebro. Police have maintained a heightened security presence in the Freetown Christiania area and launched an investigation into the incident as of early Aug. 27; authorities earlier cordoned off a large area around the incident site to secure the vicinity. Officials have asked individuals in the area to adhere to the police's instructions.

Lingering heightened security and disruptions to transport and business will likely impact Freetown Christiania until authorities conclude their investigative work and vacate the area.

Advice

Maintain heightened vigilance if operating in Copenhagen Aug. 27. Avoid the affected area until authorities vacate the vicinity. Consider taking alternative routes to circumvent the incident site and any related disruptions. Adhere to all instructions issued by local officials.