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Askim: Accused 33-year-old admits to involvement in the murder of Christian Halvorsen

Askim: Accused 33-year-old admits to involvement in the murder of Christian Halvorsen
Photo: Terje Pedersen / NTB

The 33-year-old charged after the murder of Christian Halvorsen this summer has admitted to involvement in the murder. A woman was arrested in the case on Wednesday.

On Wednesday afternoon, the Eastern Police District stated that they had found the murder weapon they believe was used when 43-year-old Christian Halvorsen was shot.

Two people are charged in the case. 

One is the 33-year-old, who the police say has admitted involvement in the murder but denies criminal guilt according to the charges. 

The other is a 50-year-old man who has been released from custody.

© NTB Scanpix / #Norway Today

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