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Gulf Today
06-02-2025
- Gulf Today
Sweden's worst mass shooting leaves 11 dead at Orebro adult school
Sweden's worst mass shooting left at least 11 people dead, including the gunman, and at least five seriously wounded at an adult education centre west of Stockholm. The gunman's motive hadn't been determined by early on Wednesday as the Scandinavian nation — where gun violence at schools is very rare — reeled from an attack. Officials said on Wednesday that three women and two men, all with gunshot wounds, underwent surgery at Orebro University Hospital. All were in serious but stable condition after being admitted to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. Another woman was treated for minor injuries and was stable. Jonas Claesson, regional director of health and medical services, said that two of the gunshot victims were in intensive care on Wednesday. All of the victims are over age 18, officials said. No other patients related to the shooting were admitted to Orebro University Hospital overnight. The school, called Campus Risbergska, offers primary and secondary educational classes for adults age 20 and older, Swedish-language classes for immigrants, vocational training and programmes for people with intellectual disabilities. The school is on the outskirts of Orebro, which is about 200 kilometres west of Stockholm. Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer called the shooting "an event that shakes our entire society to its core.' King Carl XVI Gustaf and Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson ordered flags to be flown at half-staff at the Royal Palace and government buildings. The king and Queen Silvia were in Orebro and would visit the school district and attend a memorial service in the city, the palace said. Kristersson and Strömmer would also be there. Soccer teams Degerfors IF and Orebro Syrianska will wear black armbands at a preseason match on Wednesday evening and hold a minute's silence before kickoff, Degerfors said. The shooting started on Tuesday afternoon after many students had gone home following a national exam. Students sheltered in nearby buildings, and other parts of the school were evacuated following the shooting. Authorities were working to identify the deceased. Police said that officers discovered the gunman dead at the school when they arrived. It was unclear how the gunman died. Roberto Eid Forest, head of the local police, said that the school's large premises meant it took a long time for officers to search the campus to ensure there were not any more victims. Police heard gunshots when they arrived and initially thought they were being fired upon, he said. Eid Forest said that six officers were treated for smoke inhalation. There wasn't a fire, he said, but authorities didn't immediately know what caused the smoke. Investigators will spend Wednesday seeking information from witnesses and checking any video footage of the attack. Police wouldn't say whether the shooter had multiple guns. There were no warnings beforehand, and police believe the perpetrator acted alone. Police haven't said if the man was a student at the school. They haven't released a possible motive, but authorities said there were no suspected connections to terrorism at this point. Police raided the suspect's home after Tuesday's shooting, but it wasn't immediately clear what they found. Police cautioned the public against spreading incorrect narratives on social media. "Today, we have witnessed brutal, deadly violence against completely innocent people,' the prime minister told reporters in Stockholm late Tuesday. "This is the worst mass shooting in Swedish history. Many questions remain unanswered, and I cannot provide those answers either. "But the time will come when we will know what happened, how it could occur, and what motives may have been behind it. Let us not speculate,' he said. While gun violence at schools is very rare in Sweden, people were wounded or killed with other weapons such as knives or axes in several incidents in recent years.
Al Arabiya
06-02-2025
- Politics
- Al Arabiya
Sweden reels from deadliest mass shooting as police seek gunman's motive
Sweden is reeling days after the country's deadliest mass shooting left at least 11 people dead, including the gunman, as investigators Thursday continued to look into the shooter's motive. At least five people were seriously wounded in the violence at an adult education center west of Stockholm on Tuesday. Mourners across the Scandinavian nation – where gun violence at schools is very rare – struggled to reconcile the thought of mass violence in their country. 'Not in this place,' Malin Hilmberg, 37, told The Associated Press as she stood near a growing makeshift memorial near the scene. 'I mean we heard about it in different parts of the world, but of course it's a shock. It's your hometown, and so many lives destroyed. It's hard to find words.' Officials said three women and two men, all with gunshot wounds, underwent surgery at Orebro University Hospital. All were in serious but stable condition after being admitted to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. Another woman was treated for minor injuries and was stable. Jonas Claesson, regional director of health and medical services, said that two of the gunshot victims were in intensive care Wednesday. All of the victims are over age 18, officials said. Tragedy shakes our entire society to its core. The school, Campus Risbergska, offers primary and secondary educational classes for adults age 20 and older, Swedish-language classes for immigrants, vocational training, and programs for people with intellectual disabilities. It is on the outskirts of Orebro, about 200 kilometers (125 miles) west of Stockholm. Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer called the shooting 'an event that shakes our entire society to its core.' King Carl XVI Gustaf and Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson ordered flags flown at half-staff at the Royal Palace and government buildings. Mourners gathered outside the school comforting one another and dropping off candles and flowers to honor the victims. 'It's very strange to be in the middle where I live in Sweden, in Orebro, and this is all over the world,' Emelia Fredriksson, 53, said. 'They're seeing us now, and it's a very strange feeling.' The king and Queen Silvia visited Orebro Wednesday and attended a memorial service along with Kristersson. 'We are here to show our grief to all the families who have their loved ones who have people who have lost their lives,' the monarch told reporters outside the makeshift memorial. 'But also they should always remember that they are not alone. I think today the whole of Sweden will take part and are standing behind them.' Soccer teams Degerfors IF and Orebro Syrianska planned to wear black armbands at a preseason match on Wednesday evening and hold a minute's silence before kickoff. The shooting started Tuesday afternoon after many students had gone home following a national exam. Survivors scrambled for cover as shots rang out, sheltering behind or under whatever they could find to escape the gunman and the gore. One woman with children feared she might never see them again, while another used her friend's shawl to staunch the bleeding of a man who'd been shot in the shoulder. 'Those were the worst hours of my life. I did not know if I would get shot there and then or in 10 minutes. You simply waited,' Hellen Werme, 35, told the Expressen newspaper. Other students sheltered in nearby buildings, and other parts of the school were evacuated following the shooting. Authorities were working to identify the deceased. Police said that officers discovered the gunman dead at the school when they arrived. It was unclear how he died. Roberto Eid Forest, head of the local police, said that the school's large premises meant it took a long time for officers to search the campus to ensure there were no more victims. Police heard gunshots when they arrived and initially thought they were being fired upon, he said. Eid Forest said that six officers were treated for smoke inhalation. 'There wasn't a fire,' he said, but authorities didn't immediately know what caused the smoke. Police wouldn't say whether the shooter had multiple guns, nor would they say what kind of firearm was used in the shooting. While gun violence at schools is very rare in Sweden, people were wounded or killed with other weapons, such as knives or axes, in several incidents in recent years. In order to possess a firearm legally, applicants must obtain a weapon license and demonstrate that it will be used for an acceptable purpose, such as hunting or target shooting. Applicants must also submit previously obtained hunting or target shooting certificates. Hunting certificates require people to pass a training course, while target shooters must be certified as active and experienced members of clubs. All weapons must be stored in secure cabinets approved by the police. Applications for fully automatic weapons or one-handed weapons are only granted for exceptional reasons, and such permits are generally time-limited. Permits are revoked if the weapon is modified to be substantially different from its original function. There were no warnings beforehand, and police believe the perpetrator acted alone. Police haven't said if the man was a student at the school. They haven't released a possible motive, but authorities said there were no suspected connections to terrorism at this point. Police raided the suspect's home after Tuesday's shooting, but it wasn't immediately clear what they found. Police cautioned the public against spreading incorrect narratives on social media.
The Hill
06-02-2025
- Politics
- The Hill
Sweden reels from deadliest mass shooting as police seek gunman's motive
OREBRO, Sweden (AP) — Sweden is reeling days after the country's deadliest mass shooting left at least 11 people dead, including the gunman, as investigators Thursday continued to look into the shooter's motive. At least five people were seriously wounded in the violence at an adult education center west of Stockholm on Tuesday. Mourners across the the Scandinavian nation — where gun violence at schools is very rare — struggled to reconcile the thought of mass violence in their country. 'Not in this place,' Malin Hilmberg, 37, told The Associated Press as she stood near a growing makeshift memorial near the scene. 'I mean, we heard about it in different parts of the world, but of course it's a shock. It's your hometown and so many lives destroyed. It's hard to find words.' Officials said three women and two men, all with gunshot wounds, underwent surgery at Orebro University Hospital. All were in serious but stable condition after being admitted to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. Another woman was treated for minor injuries and was stable. Jonas Claesson, regional director of health and medical services, said that two of the gunshot victims were in intensive care Wednesday. All of the victims are over age 18, officials said. Tragedy 'shakes our entire society to its core' The school, Campus Risbergska, offers primary and secondary educational classes for adults age 20 and older, Swedish-language classes for immigrants, vocational training and programs for people with intellectual disabilities. It is on the outskirts of Orebro, about 200 kilometers (125 miles) west of Stockholm. Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer called the shooting 'an event that shakes our entire society to its core.' King Carl XVI Gustaf and Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson ordered flags flown at half-staff at the Royal Palace and government buildings. Mourners gathered outside the school, comforting one another and dropping off candles and flowers to honor the victims. 'It's very strange to be in the middle, where I live in Sweden, in Orebro, and this is all over the world,' Emelia Fredriksson, 53, said. 'They're seeing us now and it's a very strange feeling.' The king and Queen Silvia visited Orebro Wednesday and attended a memorial service along with Kristersson. 'We are here to show our grief to all the families who have their loved ones, who have people who have lost their lives,' the monarch told reporters outside the makeshift memorial. 'But also they should always remember that they are not alone. I think today the whole of Sweden will take part and are standing behind them. ' Soccer teams Degerfors IF and Orebro Syrianska planned to wear black armbands at a preseason match on Wednesday evening and hold a minute's silence before kickoff. 'The worst hours of my life' The shooting started Tuesday afternoon, after many students had gone home following a national exam. Survivors scrambled for cover as shots rang out, sheltering behind or under whatever they could find to escape the gunman and the gore. One woman with children feared she might never see them again, while another used her friend's shawl to staunch the bleeding of a man who'd been shot in the shoulder. 'Those were the worst hours of my life. I did not know if I would get shot there and then, or in 10 minutes. You simply waited,' Hellen Werme, 35, told the Expressen newspaper. Other students sheltered in nearby buildings, and other parts of the school were evacuated following the shooting. Authorities were working to identify the deceased. Police said that officers discovered the gunman dead at the school when they arrived. It was unclear how he died. Roberto Eid Forest, head of the local police, said that the school's large premises meant it took a long time for officers to search the campus to ensure there were no more victims. Police heard gunshots when they arrived and initially thought they were being fired upon, he said. Eid Forest said that six officers were treated for smoke inhalation. There wasn't a fire, he said, but authorities didn't immediately know what caused the smoke. Guns in Sweden Police wouldn't say whether the shooter had multiple guns, nor would they say what kind of firearm was used in the shooting. While gun violence at schools is very rare in Sweden, people were wounded or killed with other weapons such as knives or axes in several incidents in recent years. In order to possess a firearm legally, applicants must obtain a weapon license and demonstrate that it will be used for an acceptable purpose, such as hunting or target shooting. Applicants must also submit previously obtained hunting or target shooting certificates. Hunting certificates require people to pass a training course, while target shooters must be certified as active and experienced members of clubs. All weapons must be stored in secure cabinets approved by the police. Applications for fully automatic weapons or one-handed weapons are only granted for exceptional reasons, and such permits are generally time-limited. Permits are revoked if the weapon is modified to be substantially different from its original function. No motive yet There were no warnings beforehand, and police believe the perpetrator acted alone. Police haven't said if the man was a student at the school. They haven't released a possible motive, but authorities said there were no suspected connections to terrorism at this point. Police raided the suspect's home after Tuesday's shooting, but it wasn't immediately clear what they found. Police cautioned the public against spreading incorrect narratives on social media. ___
Associated Press
06-02-2025
- Politics
- Associated Press
Sweden reels from deadliest mass shooting as police seek gunman's motive
OREBRO, Sweden (AP) — Sweden is reeling days after the country's deadliest mass shooting left at least 11 people dead, including the gunman, as investigators Thursday continued to look into the shooter's motive. At least five people were seriously wounded in the violence at an adult education center west of Stockholm on Tuesday. Mourners across the the Scandinavian nation — where gun violence at schools is very rare — struggled to reconcile the thought of mass violence in their country. 'Not in this place,' Malin Hilmberg, 37, told The Associated Press as she stood near a growing makeshift memorial near the scene. 'I mean, we heard about it in different parts of the world, but of course it's a shock. It's your hometown and so many lives destroyed. It's hard to find words.' Officials said three women and two men, all with gunshot wounds, underwent surgery at Orebro University Hospital. All were in serious but stable condition after being admitted to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. Another woman was treated for minor injuries and was stable. Jonas Claesson, regional director of health and medical services, said that two of the gunshot victims were in intensive care Wednesday. All of the victims are over age 18, officials said. Tragedy 'shakes our entire society to its core' The school, Campus Risbergska, offers primary and secondary educational classes for adults age 20 and older, Swedish-language classes for immigrants, vocational training and programs for people with intellectual disabilities. It is on the outskirts of Orebro, about 200 kilometers (125 miles) west of Stockholm. Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer called the shooting 'an event that shakes our entire society to its core.' King Carl XVI Gustaf and Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson ordered flags flown at half-staff at the Royal Palace and government buildings. Mourners gathered outside the school, comforting one another and dropping off candles and flowers to honor the victims. 'It's very strange to be in the middle, where I live in Sweden, in Orebro, and this is all over the world,' Emelia Fredriksson, 53, said. 'They're seeing us now and it's a very strange feeling.' The king and Queen Silvia visited Orebro Wednesday and attended a memorial service along with Kristersson. 'We are here to show our grief to all the families who have their loved ones, who have people who have lost their lives,' the monarch told reporters outside the makeshift memorial. 'But also they should always remember that they are not alone. I think today the whole of Sweden will take part and are standing behind them. ' Soccer teams Degerfors IF and Orebro Syrianska planned to wear black armbands at a preseason match on Wednesday evening and hold a minute's silence before kickoff. 'The worst hours of my life' The shooting started Tuesday afternoon, after many students had gone home following a national exam. Survivors scrambled for cover as shots rang out, sheltering behind or under whatever they could find to escape the gunman and the gore. One woman with children feared she might never see them again, while another used her friend's shawl to staunch the bleeding of a man who'd been shot in the shoulder. 'Those were the worst hours of my life. I did not know if I would get shot there and then, or in 10 minutes. You simply waited,' Hellen Werme, 35, told the Expressen newspaper. Other students sheltered in nearby buildings, and other parts of the school were evacuated following the shooting. Authorities were working to identify the deceased. Police said that officers discovered the gunman dead at the school when they arrived. It was unclear how he died. Roberto Eid Forest, head of the local police, said that the school's large premises meant it took a long time for officers to search the campus to ensure there were no more victims. Police heard gunshots when they arrived and initially thought they were being fired upon, he said. Eid Forest said that six officers were treated for smoke inhalation. There wasn't a fire, he said, but authorities didn't immediately know what caused the smoke. Guns in Sweden Police wouldn't say whether the shooter had multiple guns, nor would they say what kind of firearm was used in the shooting. While gun violence at schools is very rare in Sweden, people were wounded or killed with other weapons such as knives or axes in several incidents in recent years. In order to possess a firearm legally, applicants must obtain a weapon license and demonstrate that it will be used for an acceptable purpose, such as hunting or target shooting. Applicants must also submit previously obtained hunting or target shooting certificates. Hunting certificates require people to pass a training course, while target shooters must be certified as active and experienced members of clubs. All weapons must be stored in secure cabinets approved by the police. Applications for fully automatic weapons or one-handed weapons are only granted for exceptional reasons, and such permits are generally time-limited. Permits are revoked if the weapon is modified to be substantially different from its original function. No motive yet There were no warnings beforehand, and police believe the perpetrator acted alone. Police haven't said if the man was a student at the school. They haven't released a possible motive, but authorities said there were no suspected connections to terrorism at this point. Police raided the suspect's home after Tuesday's shooting, but it wasn't immediately clear what they found. Police cautioned the public against spreading incorrect narratives on social media. ___
Sky News
05-02-2025
- Sky News
Sweden shooting: What we know after 11 people killed at adult education centre
Swedish police say at least 11 people were killed in a shooting at an adult education centre. The attack happened in the town of Orebro, around 200km (125 miles) west of the capital Stockholm, on Tuesday. 0:29 Police said at least 11 people had been killed in the shooting. The gunman is believed to be among the dead, officers said. Here is everything we know about the shooting so far. What happened? Police were alerted to shots being fired at Campus Risbergska adult education centre just after 12.30pm local time (11.30am UK time) on Tuesday. The violence broke out after many students had gone home following a national exam. Video footage from the scene showed a large police presence and other emergency vehicles. Police later said at least 11 people had been killed, and that the suspect appeared to have acted alone. Officers added on Wednesday that the gunman's motive is still not known. Three women and two men, all with gunshot wounds, were taken to hospital and underwent surgery, officials said. All were in serious but stable condition after being admitted with life-threatening injuries. Another woman was treated for minor injuries and was stable. Two of the victims were in intensive care, regional director of health and medical services Jonas Claesson said. All the victims were over the age of 18, officials said. Students that were sheltering in nearby buildings, and other parts of the school, were evacuated following the shooting. Campus Risbergska serves students who are over the age of 20, according to its website. Primary and upper secondary school courses are offered, as well as Swedish classes for immigrants, vocational training and programmes for people with intellectual disabilities. What we know about the suspect The suspect remains unnamed, but police confirmed they are a male. In their evening update on Tuesday, police said they believed the suspect had also died. Speaking on Wednesday, police said the perpetrator appears to have shot himself. They said he was not known to officers beforehand, and a motive still remains unclear. 'Three bangs and loud screams' Teacher Lena Warenmark told SVT News that there were unusually few students on the campus on Tuesday afternoon after the exam. She also told the broadcaster that she heard probably 10 gunshots. Andreas Sundling, 28, was among those forced to barricade themselves inside the school. "We heard three bangs and loud screams," he told the Expressen newspaper 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." Pavel Koubak, a photographer who was in the area at the time of the attack, said that he saw at least three police helicopters in the sky. "I was talking to a guy riding a bicycle who passed through the area," he told Sky News presenter Kamali Melbourne. "He had a friend that was working inside the school that had sent him a text message that there was automatic rifle fire. He was laying down on the floor inside the school." Asked whether gun violence was rare in the area, Mr Koubak said it was not. "We've had plenty of shootings around Sweden and also in Orebro in the last couple of years. But, this seems to be sort of a bigger magnitude," he said. "I think [the police] are pretty educated on these types of situations nowadays. There was a pretty quick response from the big unit of police and lots of helicopters very, very quickly after the alarm." What have the police said? Police said they carried out investigations at various addresses in Orebro, with technical personnel working at the scene. "At present, the police believe that the perpetrator acted alone, but we cannot rule out more perpetrators connected to the incident," the update on the Swedish police's website said. Police added that they "had no warning sign" about the attack. Officers are also working to identify the perpetrator and the victims. What has the government said? Sweden's prime minister Ulf Kristersson said on Tuesday that the tragedy is the worst mass shooting in the country's history. "Today, we have witnessed brutal, deadly violence against completely innocent people," Mr Kristersson told reporters. "This is the worst mass shooting in Swedish history. Many questions remain unanswered, and I cannot provide those answers either. "But the time will come when we will know what happened, how it could occur, and what motives may have been behind it. Let us not speculate," he said. Meanwhile, the country's king Carl XVI Gustaf said the shooting was a "terrible atrocity". "We send our condolences tonight to the families and friends of the deceased. Our thoughts at this time also go to the injured and their relatives, as well as to others affected. "My family and I would like to express our great appreciation for the police, rescue and medical personnel who worked intensively to save and protect human lives on this dark day."
