Police Who Questioned Kauhajoki Shooter Suspected of Offence in Office
Candles in front of the Kauhajoki school
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A police officer who questioned the man responsible for the Kauhajoki school shooting is suspected of neglecting duties of office.
Prosecutor Timo Luosma has decided to move forward with consideration of charges. The Office of the Prosecutor General will determine whether or not to press charges.
A police officer in Kauhajoki questioned school shooter Matti Saari one day prior to the massacre. The officer did not confiscate Saari’s weapon. In the preliminary investigation, the police officer denied any wrongdoing.
Twenty-five witnesses were questioned during the preliminary investigation. The shooter’s online activities were also examined.
YLE