Norwegian media, citing police, report security forces are continuing the search for the suspect behind the killing of an Afghan man in Bergen Sunday night.
Norwegian police confirmed an Afghan former security force member was shot dead outside his home, with the attacker escaping before officers arrived.
Norwegian police said the victim, a former member of Afghanistan’s elite Unit 222, was attacked outside his residence in the Arena area and died while being transported to hospital.
Authorities said the assailant fled before police reached the scene. A search operation involving drones and police dogs is underway, but no suspect has been arrested so far.
The victim and his family relocated to Norway after the collapse of Afghanistan’s previous government in 2021, seeking safety along with many former security personnel.
Afghan communities in several European countries have recently expressed concern about safety risks and possible exposure of personal data following diplomatic changes involving Afghan missions abroad.
Police said the attacker’s identity and motive remain unknown, and investigators are continuing efforts to track down the suspect.
Security analysts note former Afghan government and military personnel living abroad have faced growing concerns over threats, though no evidence links any group directly to this attack.
Authorities say investigations continue, while Afghan refugees in Norway call for stronger protection measures and clarity about the circumstances surrounding the killing.
