Sweden mass shooting megathread (w/video/no gore)
In the video you see the armed assailant
At least five people have been shot at a school in the city of Örebro, central Sweden, according to police who warned the danger was not over. With Swedish sources now stating multiple are injured and multiple others have been declared dead.
Update: Swedish police announced in a press conference that atleast 10 are declared dead.
According to information provided to SVT, up to 15 are injured with more dead.Swedish police said Tuesday an operation is "ongoing" at the center, warning of a "suspected serious crime of violence." The shooting occurred inside the Risbergska school for adults at a campus where other schools, including for children, are based. The shooting started at 12:33 PMThe public were urged to avoid the area and stay indoors, a statement said. A "suspicious" bag was found in the gym of the school.
Sweden's Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer described the police operation as being "in full swing" on Tuesday. "The government is in close contact with the police, and is closely following developments," he told Swedish news agency TT, according to the Associated Press.
Students are being transferred from schools next to the site of the shooting in Örebro, which lies 160 kilometers (100 miles) west of the Swedish capital, Stockholm.
"The danger is not over," the police statement said. "The public MUST continue to stay away."
One eyewitness recalled sounds of terror filling the corridors of the school, the Associated Press reported, citing Sweden's Expressen newspaper.
"We heard three bangs and loud screams," Andreas Sundling, 28, said while sheltering in a classroom. "Now we're sitting here waiting to be evacuated from the school. The information we have received is that we should sit and wait."
The Risbergska school offers courses at primary school and upper secondary school level, and for students aged 20 and over – including classes for immigrants, as well as vocational training.
Police have raided the house assumed to be the house of the shooter, loud bangs were head inside but the cause is unknown. He was allegedly 35 years old and is dead according to local media.Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) speaks out about the attack in Örebro.
"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."
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.
"The government is in close contact with the Police Authority and is closely following developments. The operation is still ongoing and it is important that the public follows information from the police. My call is also to now give the police the peace of mind they need to investigate what happened and how these horrific crimes could have happened," he writes in a comment to Aftonbladet.
Later tonight, the government plans to hold a press conference about the incident.