Murder of Mikael Janicki

The murder of Mikael Janicki refers to the killing of a 39-year-old man in Skärholmen, Stockholm, who was shot dead in front of his 12-year-old son on 10 April 2024. The murder received extensive media attention as it involved a victim with no known ties to organized crime.

The murder

Janicki, who was a Polish immigrant, and his 12-year-old son were on their way to Skärholmen swimming hall when they passed a group of youths standing in a pedestrian tunnel. Janicki turned back to confront the group, which led to an argument during which the 17-year-old Mohammed Khalid Mohammed Mohammed fired two shots, killing him in front of his son. The son immediately called the emergency number 112.

Reactions

The murder caused nation-wide debate. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson visited the memorial site for Mikael Janicki in Skärholmen and described the murder as “an animalistic savagery”. Sweden Democrats party leader Jimmie Åkesson stated that the party was “declaring full war” on gang crime.
The 12-year-old boy’s mother later expressed gratitude in the media for the public support the family received following the murder.

Legal proceedings

In May 2024, Mohammed, who was known to police since elementary school, was remanded in custody. On 19 December 2024, the now 18-year-old Mohammed who was 17 at the time of the murder, was charged with murder and aggravated weapons offences. Four other men were charged with aggravated protection of an offender and aiding and abetting aggravated protection of an offender.
On 6 March 2025, Stockholm District Court sentenced Mohammed Khalid Mohammed Mohammed to 14 years in prison for murder. The verdict was upheld by the Svea Court of Appeal on 5 June the same year.