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Multiple people killed after shooting at Risbergska skolan school in Örebro
ÖREBRO, SWEDEN – A tragic school shooting unfolded today at Campus Risbergska, an adult education center in Örebro, Sweden, primarily serving a diverse, immigrant student population.
The incident, which began around 12:33 p.m. local time (6:33 a.m. ET), has left five individuals with gunshot wounds, all of whom are currently receiving treatment at Örebro University Hospital.
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The severity of their injuries has not yet been confirmed.
Reports of an active shooter surfaced shortly after midday, prompting an immediate and large-scale police response.
Witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots, with some accounts describing as many as ten distinct bangs.
The situation remains fluid, and authorities have not yet provided full details regarding the shooter’s identity, motive, or the total number of casualties.
The Swedish Police Authority has launched a major investigation, treating the case as attempted murder, arson, and aggravated weapons offenses.
Law enforcement agencies, supported by ambulances, rescue services, and aerial surveillance from a police helicopter, are actively securing the area.
Authorities have issued urgent warnings to the public, advising people to stay away from the Västhaga district, where Campus Risbergska is located.
In an official statement released at 1:20 p.m., police emphasized that the operation was ongoing and that the threat had not yet been fully neutralized.
By 2:00 p.m., officials confirmed that five individuals had been shot, but details regarding their conditions remain limited.
At 2:14 p.m., police reiterated that “the danger is not over,” urging residents to remain indoors and continue avoiding the area.
Unconfirmed reports from the TT News Agency suggest that the suspected perpetrator may have taken their own life, though this has not yet been officially verified.
There were also reports of gunfire directed at responding officers, but police have confirmed that no law enforcement personnel were injured.
Lena Warenmark, a teacher at the school, described hearing “around ten loud bangs” during the chaos.
She noted that the campus was relatively quiet at the time, as many students had left earlier in the day after completing national examinations.
A school principal, speaking anonymously to the Svenska Dagbladet (SvD) daily, provided the following account:
“I don’t know everything. It’s unclear. I’m still at the school. I’ve heard bangs—there has probably been a shooting.”
Sweden’s Justice Minister, Gunnar Strömmer, expressed deep concern over the attack, stating:
“The news of the attack in Örebro is very serious. The government is in close contact with law enforcement and other relevant authorities to monitor the situation closely.”
Although Sweden has traditionally been spared from frequent school attacks, the country has witnessed several high-profile incidents in recent years:
- In March 2022, an 18-year-old student fatally stabbed two teachers at a high school in Malmö.
- In 2021, a 16-year-old student injured both a classmate and a teacher in a Kristianstad school stabbing.
- In October 2015, a racially motivated attacker wielding a sword killed three individuals at a school in Trollhättan.
Authorities are establishing an information center to assist concerned family members and the public.
Police have strongly advised against traveling to the school or nearby hospitals unless absolutely necessary.
The investigation remains active and ongoing, with law enforcement committed to providing further updates as more information becomes available.
A significant police operation is currently underway in the Osasco suburb of São Paulo, Brazil, following reports of gunfire at the Osasco City Hall.
Authorities have confirmed that the Deputy Secretary of the municipal government was shot during the incident, prompting an immediate and heavy police response.
According to Captain Simões of the Military Police, the perpetrator has been identified as a member of the GCM (Municipal Guard).
Initial reports indicate that the individual experienced an apparent breakdown and opened fire within the City Hall premises.
The gunman reportedly targeted his superior, the Deputy Secretary, during what is believed to have been a heated dispute over departmental positions.
Emergency services are on the scene, and there are unconfirmed reports of additional victims.
The situation remains active, and authorities are working to secure the area and provide assistance to those affected.
This act of violence has shocked the local community, and investigations are underway to determine the exact circumstances leading up to the incident.
Further updates will follow as more information becomes available.