Investigation concluded into homicide case in Juupajoki, Finland

The investigation into a homicide in Juupajoki has concluded. A woman lost her life due to a shooting incident that occurred in April. The case has now been forwarded to the prosecutor for consideration of charges. Henri Pekka Juhani Åman, the main suspect in the murder, has since died, but authorities are investigating another individual for alleged assistance in the crime. The lead investigator from the National Bureau of Investigation, Jussi Luoto, has not provided further details regarding this assistance.

Åman shot the woman in a private residence, where she sustained severe injuries and later succumbed to her wounds. In addition to the murder charge, Åman was also suspected of attempted murder, firearm offenses, and attempted aggravated robbery. Following the shooting, he attempted to evade police in a vehicle, firing multiple shots at them before ultimately being shot dead by law enforcement.

Åman had a significant criminal history, which included orchestrating two previous hostage situations in Juupajoki. At the time of the murder, he had been convicted of serious assault and unlawful deprivation of liberty, and he had filed an appeal against his sentence, awaiting the court’s decision while released on bail.