The alarm came to the police at 22.44 from witnesses at the scene. The event must have taken place at Kungstorget in central Gothenburg.

A preliminary investigation into serious arms crime and attempted assault has been initiated. According to the police, only one person is currently suspected of a crime.

- It seems to be a perpetrator who got into trouble with two other guys, says Göran Carlbom.

No physically injured

The weapon must have been fired in the air and no person should have been physically injured.

- We are now conducting interrogation with the target owner, we have secured the sleeve and we are looking in the immediate area for the offender, says Carlbom.

The suspect who ran from the scene has yet to be found.