09/01/2025

Syriac teen dies in New Year’s Eve homemade fireworks incident in Sweden, community calls for justice

SÖDERTÄLJE, Sweden — A New Year’s Eve celebration in Södertälje, Sweden, turned fatal when 15-year-old Michael Eid, a Syriac teenager, succumbed to injuries caused by an explosion from homemade fireworks.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the fatal fireworks were allegedly handcrafted and launched by a 28-year-old man. Authorities have charged the man with recklessness, accusing him of directing the fireworks toward Michael, leading to the devastating incident.

Friends of the victim expressed their grief and shock, describing Michael as a kind-hearted and respectful young man. They called for justice, urging legal accountability for what they described as a negligent and reckless act that claimed the life of an innocent teen.

Local police continue to investigate the tragedy, which has sparked widespread calls from the Södertälje community for stricter regulations on fireworks and preventative measures to avert similar incidents in the future.

Michael’s untimely death has cast a somber shadow over the New Year celebrations, serving as a stark reminder of the dangers posed by unregulated and homemade fireworks. The community mourns the loss of a promising young life while demanding action to ensure such tragedies are not repeated.