Two Killed in Norway After Shooter Opens Fire on Hunting Party

Two people killed and one injured after a shooter attacks hunting group in Halden, Norway. Police arrest suspect at scene.

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October 5, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Halden, Norway — Two individuals were fatally shot and another was seriously wounded Sunday when a shooter targeted a hunting party in southern Norway, according to local authorities.

The suspect was taken into custody at the scene and is not believed to be part of the group, police stated. The injured individual was transported by air to a medical facility for treatment.

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The incident occurred near Halden, a town approximately 60 miles from Oslo and close to the Swedish border. Further details about the event remain under investigation.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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