Stabbing in Aalborg: One Dead, Another Arrested After Police Shooting

A 38-year-old man died after being stabbed in Aalborg, Denmark, on Wednesday evening, February 18, 2026. A 33-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident, following a confrontation with police that included an officer-involved shooting. The event unfolded near Aalborg Storcenter, drawing a significant police presence and witnessing by two Norwegian tourists.

What Happened?

According to reports from Danish authorities and witnesses, the incident began with a stabbing on a parking lot near the Aalborg Storcenter. Police responded to the scene and encountered a man with a knife. A video obtained by VG, a Norwegian news outlet, shows officers repeatedly instructing the man to drop the weapon before firing a shot, reportedly in his leg. The suspect was then apprehended.

Witness Accounts

Sarah Maria Eikeland and Benedicte Albrecht, two sisters from Norway on a day trip to Aalborg, witnessed the aftermath of the stabbing and the police intervention. They described a chaotic scene, including a pool of blood near their cars and a victim lying unconscious on the ground. “We only saw a pool of blood right outside our cars,” Albrecht told VG. Eikeland added that they saw one man lying on the ground who had been stabbed, and another man standing over him.

The witnesses also reported seeing the suspect with blood on his hands and a knife. They described the suspect as agitated and shouting at others who attempted to approach him. They stated that police instructed the man to drop the knife before shooting him in the leg and providing first aid to the victim.

Police Response and Investigation

Danish police confirmed the death of the 38-year-old stabbing victim and the arrest of a 33-year-old suspect. Authorities have initiated a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident, including the events leading up to the stabbing, the confrontation with police, and the use of force.

“In addition to a long series of ongoing investigative steps, which will shed light on the circumstances before, during and after the stabbing, the police have implemented security patrols in the area,” police stated in a press release. VG

Impact on Aalborg Storcenter

Aalborg Storcenter confirmed that a large police presence was at the center in connection with the incident, but stated that the event did not directly affect customers or staff. VG