Sweden school shooting latest: Suspect named as police question motive of lone gunman who killed 10
Swedish outlet Aftonbladet has named 35-year-old Rickard Andersson as the suspect behind the massacre of 10 people in an Örebro school.
He lived a lonely life and suffered with mental problems, the outlet reported.
Andersson had received a license for four hunting rifles, and documents from the Swedish National Service Agency show he had been repeatedly told he was not eligible for military service after he came of age, it added.
His relatives was also described by relatives as a 'loner' who 'doesn't seem to like people'.
Andersson changed into a green military outfit in the school toilets, and was warmed with three guns and a knife as he carried out the horrific mass killing.
Police are yet to officially name the suspect, but a police source also named him as Andersson to Reuters news agency.
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Swedish Red Cross steps in with psychosocial support for Örebro residents
The Swedish Red Cross will provide psychosocial report to those affected in Örebro, the organisation said.
"This is distressing for everyone involved,' secretary general Ulrika Modéer said. 'The incident impacts not only those directly affected and their families but also the wider community, including people evacuated and parents concerned for their children's safety.'
Red Cross staff will be stationed in three locations around the city to support anyone who needs it.
'Experiencing anxiety and worry is a natural response. The most important thing now is to show each other care and compassion,' Ms Modéer added.
Alex Croft5 February 2025 15:34
Royals and prime minister join memorial service
The King and Queen of Sweden were joined by prime minister Ulf Kristersson at a memorial service for those killed in the Örebro shooting.
Senior politicians from parties in the Riksdag - Sweden's parliament - also joined the service in St. Nicolai Church.
A minute's silence was followed by singing and joint prayer, before candles were lit, Expressen reported.
"The sun is shining outside, but in our hearts it is dark," the priest who is conducting the service said.
Alex Croft5 February 2025 15:14
Watch: Sombre scenes as Swedish royals and Prime Minister visit school shooting scene
Alex Croft5 February 2025 14:46
Öresund Bridge to light up in memory of the dead
The Öresund Bridge, the 7.8 kilometre cable-bridge connecting Denmark and Sweden, will light up tonight in memory of those killed in the school massacre.
'Special mourning lights' will be adorn the bridge to commemorate the dead, the bridge announced.
"Two pylons are extinguished while two pylons are illuminated with the colors of the Swedish flag, which is intended to symbolize a form of half-mast flag flying," it added.
The lighting will begin at dusk on Wednesday and turn off at sunrise on Thursday.
Alex Croft5 February 2025 14:32
Relatives of suspected gunman say 35-year-old was a 'loner' - report
The man suspected to be behind Sweden's worst ever mass shooting was a 'loner', relatives have told Swedish media.
Police are yet to confirm the identity of the dead shooter, who they believe turned the gun on himself on Tuesday afternoon.
'We haven't had much contact with him in recent years. As a child he was different but lively. He did well in school. In recent years he has had a hard time,' the relative told Aftonbladet.
He has not had much contact with his immediate family in recent years, the relative added.
'He sometimes comes along when his siblings come home and it's Christmas Eve or something else to celebrate. His mom and dad are out traveling a lot, so he usually takes care of their dog. He spends a lot of time at their house,' they added.
Another relative painted a similar picture: 'He keeps to himself a lot. He's a loner.'
Alex Croft5 February 2025 14:16
Watch: Swedish King says Sweden is "standing behind" families of school shooting victims
Alex Croft5 February 2025 14:07
'Grieving is hard to do alone', says King Carl
After laying perfect white flowers at the makeshift memorial commemorating those slain in a depraved mass shooting, Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf issued a call for national unity.
"A grieving process is hard to do alone," he told reporters. "I think all of Sweden feels it has experienced this traumatic event.
'We have come here to show our sympathy and we are thinking of the deceased, but also of course their families, loved ones. The relatives are not alone, we are with them,' he added.
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