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1st LD Writethru: Suspect identified in Copenhagen shootings

Xinhua, February 16, 2015 Adjust font size:

The alleged perpetrator in the weekend's terrorist attacks in Copenhagen has been identified as "a 22-year-old man, born in Denmark and known in gangs," Copenhagen Police said Sunday.

Police said in a press release that the man is known for several crimes related to, among other thing, violations of the Weapons Act and violence.

The man was shot dead early Sunday as he opened fire on police officers hours after two people were killed and five wounded in twin shootings in the Danish capital.

The Danish Security and Intelligence Agency (PET) said Sunday that it has had prior knowledge of the alleged perpetrator. Endit