Ligtog på Nørrebro

Gun violence due to the drug war between Hells Angels and immigrant groups in the Nørrebro district of Copenhagen has been increasing rapidly in the last year. On February 27, 25 year old Mustafa Shakir Hsownay was innocently killed while sitting in his car in a parking lot at the Mjølnerparken Estate.

In commemoration of his death and in protest of the violence, a powerful and dignified demonstration was held on Saturday, March 14. It took place in the form of a funeral procession march from Nørrebro Station to Dronning Louises bridge on Nørrebrogade.

On arrival at the end point, the backhatch of the car was opened to reveal the coffin one last time. A hush of quietness filled the street as friends, family and loved ones rushed forward for one more goodbye. Bystanders stood still on the sidewalk and in the open windows above.

The faces around me blurred in grief. My hands fell to my side, my camera no longer in ready position. I could only hear cries of pain and grief.

The complete set of photos from "Faces, Nørrebro Funeral Procession'' can be viewed by clicking here.