Local and national officials have pledged to investigate thoroughly and offer support to the victims' families.
ÖREBRO, SWEDEN – A shooting at an adult education centre in Örebro on Tuesday has left 11 people dead, marking Sweden’s deadliest gun attack in recent history. Swedish police confirmed that the gunman is believed to be among the victims, though authorities are continuing to search the premises for other possible victims. The gunman’s identity and motive remain unknown.
The attack has deeply shaken the Swedish community, with Prime Minister expressing sorrow and calling it a “painful day” for the nation. Investigations are ongoing, but authorities have not yet revealed any further details about the circumstances leading up to the shooting.
This tragic event comes as Sweden has been grappling with a rise in gun violence in recent years, although mass shootings are still relatively rare in the country. Local and national officials have pledged to investigate thoroughly and offer support to the victims' families.
The attack occurred at the adult education facility in Örebro, a city located in central Sweden, as the country remains in shock from the devastating incident.