Killing of Salwan Momika
| Killing of Salwan Momika | |
|---|---|
Momika in 2023 | |
| Location | Hovsjö, Södertälje, Sweden |
| Date | 29 January 2025 23:11 (UTC+01:00) |
Attack type | Gunshot |
| Weapon | Handgun |
| Motive | Unknown |
| Accused | Bashar Zakkour (in absentia) |
On 29 January 2025, Salwan Momika, an Iraqi refugee residing in Sweden known for controversial Quran burnings that sparked international diplomatic tensions, was fatally shot in Södertälje, Sweden. The shooting and subsequent police response occurred during a TikTok livestream, and occurred hours before a scheduled court verdict regarding his anti-Islamic demonstrations was to be announced.
On October 16, 2025 Swedish court documents identified a 24 year old Syrian man named Bashar Zakkour who lived in Sweden as a suspect. The suspect's location is currently unknown.