4-2-2025 (ÖREBRO) A shooting incident at a secondary school in central Sweden has left five people wounded, sparking a major police operation and sending shockwaves through the normally peaceful Nordic nation.
The attack unfolded Tuesday afternoon at Campus Risbergska school in Örebro, a city situated approximately 200 kilometres west of Stockholm. Local authorities immediately launched a large-scale emergency response, with armed police units swiftly descending upon the Västhaga area.
In their initial emergency bulletin released at 1.20pm local time, law enforcement officials issued urgent safety directives to the public, instructing residents to avoid the vicinity and either remain indoors or move away from the affected area. The police presence remains substantial as investigations continue.
A police spokesperson confirmed shortly before 2pm that five individuals had sustained gunshot wounds, though the severity of their injuries remains undisclosed at the time of reporting. Emergency services have established a significant presence at the scene, with multiple ambulances and police vehicles stationed around the school premises.
