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Young man shot dead in Helsinki

Xinhua, July 19, 2016 Adjust font size:

A young man was shot dead by another here Monday night, police said on Tuesday.

The incident caused an intense police operation in the suburb of Mellunmaki, northern Helsinki.

The alleged shooter was detained by police later.

Inspector Kirsi Kanth of Helsinki police defined the men as Finnish both. She said the motive remained unclear. Endit