A mass shooting at an adult education school in Örebro, Sweden, has tragically claimed the lives of 11 people. Police confirmed the suspect, who acted alone without an ideological motive, is among the deceased. While the number of injured remains unclear, authorities are working tirelessly to investigate the incident and ensure public safety. The Swedish Prime Minister and Örebro Mayor expressed their condolences and urged unity in the wake of this devastating event.
The death toll from the shooting in Örebro on February 4 has climbed to 11, while the number of injured remains unclear. Police believe the suspect, who is among the deceased, acted alone without an ideological motive. 'It is an incredibly tragic event that has affected primarily the victims and their relatives, and affects all of Sweden ,' said local police chief Roberto Eid Forest in a statement. 'At present, there are 11 deaths due to the incident.
The number of injured is still unclear,' police added. Authorities are working diligently to investigate the case and ensure safety in Örebro and across the country. Their current priorities include identifying the deceased and notifying their families. In a statement, police urged the public 'not to spread rumors and speculation.' They also emphasized that 'at present, the police do not see any general threat to schools and preschools in the country. This also applies to adult education.' Police stated they do not 'currently see any danger to the public' and will continue to monitor the situation, evaluating and assessing new information to determine if any action is required. The school affected by the shooting serves individuals over 20 years old and offers various programs, including primary and secondary school classes, Swedish language courses for immigrants, and vocational training for people with intellectual disabilities. Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson expressed his grief on social media, stating, 'It is with sadness that I have received information about the terrible act of violence in Örebro. My thoughts are with those who have been affected and their relatives.' He continued, 'It is a very painful day for all of Sweden. My thoughts are also with all those whose normal school day was replaced with terror. Being confined to a classroom with fear for your own life is a nightmare that no one should have to experience.' Örebro Mayor, Lars Larsson, also shared his condolences, saying, 'We are all thinking first and foremost of those affected and everyone close to them, and I want to express my deepest sympathy to them.' He stressed the seriousness of the incident, stating that 'We in Örebro Municipality take an incident like this very seriously, which affects both the individual and our society.' Larsson concluded by urging unity, stating, 'Now we need to help each other to move forward.
SWEDEN ÖREBRO SCHOOL SHOOTING MASS SHOOTING POLICE INVESTIGATION SUSPECT DEATH TOLL INJURIES PRIME MINISTER MAYOR
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