In a surprising turn of events, Svea Court of Appeals has drastically altered the outcomes of a high-profile murder case in Västerås, involving the death of a 20-year-old man in the Bäckby district in November 2022. The court acquitted one man previously sentenced to 16 years in prison and reduced the sentence of the identified shooter, a minor at the time of the crime, from 8 years to 6 years and 6 months.

Additionally, two individuals previously cleared of charges in the district court were found guilty of severe weapons violations, receiving sentences of 1 year and 10 months in prison and juvenile detention, respectively.

This decision reflects the court's thorough reassessment of the evidence, amidst concerns of a 'silence culture' obstructing the investigation.

The initial verdicts were influenced by the accused's alleged motives, including tensions with criminal elements in Bäckby and a previous altercation involving the victim.