Salwan Momika, the Iraqi anti-Islam activist infamous for sparking outrage by burning copies of the Quran, was shot dead on January 30, 2025, during a TikTok livestream at his home in Sodertalje, near Stockholm, Sweden.
Footage reportedly captured during the shooting shows police discovering Momika’s phone still broadcasting live as they ended the stream
Momika, 38, had gained notoriety for his Quran-burning demonstrations, which ignited massive protests and unrest across Muslim-majority countries.
His most notable act occurred outside the Stockholm Central Mosque, where he set fire to the holy book, leading to heightened security warnings and increased threats from extremist groups.
Reports indicate the shooting occurred just hours before Momika was scheduled to receive a verdict for incitement to hatred charges stemming from his repeated hate speech and Quran burnings. It was confirmed by the Stockholm District Court on the same day of the incident, which led to the postponement of the verdict due to his death. One of Momika’s co-defendants reportedly posted on social media, threatening his own safety by stating, “I’m next,” illustrating the perils faced by individuals involved with Momika.
Five individuals have been arrested following the shooting, but authorities have not disclosed whether any of them were directly involved as the shooter. Local media echoed this sentiment by highlighting the nature of the crime, speculating it might be linked to the outrage over Momika’s incendiary protests.
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