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Norwegian Court Convicts Man in Deadly Oslo Pride Shooting, Sentences Him to 30 Years

Jul 4, 2024, 12:39 PM

A Norwegian court has found an Iranian-born Norwegian man guilty of murder and terrorism for a deadly shooting rampage at a gay bar in Oslo during the city's annual Pride celebrations in 2022. The court sentenced him to 30 years in prison. The incident, which took place during the LGBTQ2S+ festival, resulted in multiple casualties and heightened concerns over safety at public events. Norwegian media organisations NRK and TV2 reported the verdict.