The police were alerted about the shooting at 02.33. The injured man was taken to hospital by ambulance, his injuries are still unclear.

"He was awake and talkative when he was taken away by ambulance," says Anna Westberg, press officer at the Stockholm Police.

Attempt to murder

The incident must have happened outdoors and the suspected crime scene is currently blocked off. During the morning, police technicians will conduct a technical investigation.

- We have held hearings with witnesses and also conducted door knocking in the area, says Anna Westberg.

Police have also been watching surveillance films from the area.

During the early Wednesday morning, no case was taken. A preliminary investigation into attempted murder has been initiated.