Police have released the name and photograph of the suspect in the shooting at the Sello shopping mall in Espoo on Thursday.
The suspect is Espoo resident Ibrahim Shkupolli, who is believed to be armed and dangerous. He was born in 1966 and has lived in Finland for some time.
The suspect was convicted of assault in 2001, and of firearms offences in 2004 and 2007. He has also had a restraining order put against him.
Police are asking that those with more information on the events would call 071 873 8250.
Shkupolli was discovered dead in an apartment in Espoo in the early afternoon. It is believed he took his own life.
