Suspect of attack in Oslo refuses to talk to police | Abroad

Two people were killed and more than 20 injured in what the Norwegian security service describes as an “Islamist act of terror”. The gunman was arrested shortly after the shooting in the Norwegian capital on Saturday. He is incarcerated on suspicion of murder, attempted murder and terrorism.

Oslo police said on Sunday that they had tried to question the suspect over the weekend about his motives, but without success. According to police investigators, it is too early to say whether the attacker specifically targeted the LGBTQ community.

His attorney, John Christian Elden, emailed AP news agency that his client refused to have his statement videotaped unless police released the entire recording to the public. Elden previously said his client does not deny being the shooter.

The Norwegian Prime Minister and members of the royal family attended a memorial service in Oslo Cathedral on Sunday for the victims and relatives of the attack. A Pride parade scheduled for Saturday was canceled due to the shooting.

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said at the memorial service on Sunday that “the shooting at night has brought an end to the Pride parade, but it has not stopped the struggle and efforts to fight discrimination, prejudice and hatred”.

He also addressed the Norwegian Muslim community. “I realize what it means to you that the perpetrator belongs to the Islamic community. Many of you have experienced fear and anxiety. You should know this: we stand together, we are one community and we are responsible for the community together,” said Støre during the church service, which was also attended by Crown Princess Mette-Marit.