The partner of Janne Puhakka allegedly told police he shot and killed the former hockey player… a tragedy that is being investigated as murder.
According to local stores66 year old veterinarian Rolf Nordmo told police he and Puhakka, 29, separated a few weeks ago and Janne had moved out of their apartment in Espoo.
Despite the separation, Nordmo reportedly said he still maintained some contact… and when Puhakka came to visit him that Sunday to “settle practical matters”, he shot him with a hunting rifle.
According to the report, a friend of Puhakka arrived at the scene after being unable to reach him… and subsequently called the police.
Nordmo was authorized to use the weapon, according to police… but did not confirm how many shots were fired.
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Puhakka – who met Nordmo in 2014 – was the first openly gay hockey player in Finland’s top leagues and wrote a memoir about his experience in 2022.
He played as a left winger for the Blues, Espoo United and Rapaces de Gap in his hockey career. He also played for the national team, where he won the bronze medal at the U18 World Cup.
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