Synopsis
A shooting at an education center in Orebro, Sweden, has left at least five injured, with ongoing investigations into the incident. The shooter reportedly committed suicide, and police have advised the public to stay indoors.Key Takeaways
- Five individuals injured in shooting.
- Incident occurred at Risberska Skolan.
- Emergency lockdowns in nearby schools.
- Local police urge residents to remain indoors.
- Related case involves a man shot just a week prior.
Helsinki, Feb 4 (NationPress) A shooting incident at an education facility in Orebro, located in central Sweden, has resulted in injuries to at least five individuals, as reported by Swedish Radio on Tuesday.
The current status of the victims is unclear; however, the county council has confirmed that four individuals have been hospitalized. Reports from the Swedish newspaper Expressen suggest that the shooter may have taken their own life.
Additionally, it has been reported that police officers are among the injured, though authorities have labeled these claims as inaccurate, according to Xinhua news agency citing Swedish Radio.
Risberska Skolan serves as an educational institution primarily for adults over the age of 20, while also providing primary and secondary school courses, alongside Swedish language classes for immigrants. The school is situated approximately 200 km west of Stockholm.
The emergency call regarding the shooting was received at 1:30 PM local time (12:30 GMT). In response, several schools within the city have initiated lockdown procedures, keeping students indoors, as reported by Swedish radio.
Authorities have also advised residents in the vicinity of the shooting to remain indoors.
In a related event, Salwan Momika, a 38-year-old man known for his demonstrations in Sweden and accused of burning the Quran, was fatally shot in Sodertalje, located in Stockholm County, eastern central Sweden, just last week.
Reports indicate that Momika was shot while he was live-streaming from his apartment in Hovsjo late on Wednesday, a day prior to a court verdict that was due to be announced regarding an incitement case against him.
Prosecutor Rasmus Ohman confirmed, "I can verify that five individuals have been detained, suspected of murder," as stated by Sweden's prominent daily, Dagens Nyheter.
