**Three Convicts Sentenced in Gothenburg Hip-Hop Star's Murder**

**C Gambino's murder, linked to gang conflicts, deepens concerns over rising youth violence in urban areas.**

Three men in their twenties have received long prison sentences for their roles in the tragic death of acclaimed hip-hop artist C Gambino, whose real name was Karar Ramadan. The fatal shooting occurred in Gothenburg's parking garage in June 2024, mere weeks after C Gambino was honored as the hip-hop artist of the year at Sweden's Grammis music awards. Prosecutors described the incident as a premeditated and merciless act.

All three defendants were found guilty of aiding and abetting murder, while two were acquitted of the actual murder itself, as the Gothenburg court could not definitively determine who fired the lethal shots. The firearm used in the attack has never been located, and the vehicle connected to the incident was later discovered burned beyond recognition.

This case has been linked to an ongoing gang conflict, though the motive for targeting C Gambino remains unclear. According to prosecutors, there was no evidence indicating that he was involved in any criminal activities. Sweden's major cities have been plagued by escalating gang violence over recent years, resulting in numerous fatalities and the involvement of minors in violent crimes.

C Gambino, aged 26, was shot while returning home from the gym, and investigators have recounted that the attack appeared to be meticulously organized. Notably, they managed to gather evidence from mobile phone tracking and extensive CCTV footage, which depicted the assailants' vehicle parked at the scene days before the attack.

In the court's ruling, a 22-year-old was sentenced to life imprisonment, while two younger accomplices received sentences of 15 and a half years and 12 and a half years, respectively. A fourth defendant, a 19-year-old, was convicted for setting fire to the getaway vehicle. Further gang-related violence was highlighted when a 14-year-old was found guilty of adhering to orders from the notorious Foxtrot gang, resulting in a murder, but they will not face consequences due to their age.

Meanwhile, law enforcement in Iraqi Kurdistan reportedly apprehended a significant suspect from the Foxtrot gang, with ties to multiple homicides in Sweden, including the recent Skurup murder case. As Sweden grapples with escalating gang violence, these incidents continue to raise alarm about the deterioration of the nation's previously peaceful reputation.