Swedish authorities reported that a shooting at an adult education center on Tuesday resulted in approximately 10 deaths. It remains unclear if the gunman was among the deceased, as he is thought to be one of the individuals hospitalized. Police have stated there are no known links to terrorism at this time. The number of people injured in the incident, which took place on the outskirts of Orebro—around 200 kilometers (125 miles) west of Stockholm—has not yet been confirmed. Authorities are in the process of identifying the victims but have not disclosed an exact fatality count. While gun violence in schools is rare in Sweden, recent years have seen some attacks involving other weapons like knives and axes.
This attack marks the deadliest shooting in Sweden, and the prime minister described it as a “painful day” for the country. The gunman is believed to be among the deceased, and authorities are continuing to search the school for other possible victims. The motive behind the attack remains unknown. All the injured have been taken to the hospital, with four undergoing surgery for their injuries. One person is in critical condition, and there may be additional victims, according to Jonas Claesson from local health services. Multiple news outlets have confirmed fatalities in the shooting.
At this stage, police have not confirmed the exact number of fatalities. They have classified the incident as an attempted murder, arson, and a serious weapons offense. Officers responded to reports of a shooting at Risbergska school, an adult education center that is part of a larger campus housing multiple schools. The center primarily serves individuals who have not completed their primary or secondary education. The police have launched an investigation and evacuated nearby schools, according to local police chief Roberto Eid Forest. An update on the police website indicated that one of the hospitalized individuals is suspected to be the shooter. Nearby schools were placed on lockdown for security reasons, with authorities advising the public to stay away from the area. Hospitals are clearing their emergency and intensive care units to accommodate more patients.
Teacher Lena Warenmark told SVT that she heard about 10 gunshots near her study area. Both the Swedish government and the justice minister, Gunnar Strommer, expressed concern over the severity of the situation, with the government closely monitoring the developments. A press conference from the Swedish government is expected later this evening.
