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At least 11 dead ‘after worst school shooting in Sweden’s history’

A teacher has spoken of her horror after a gunman opened fire at an adult education centre in Sweden.

Eleven people were killed in the shooting at the Risbergska School in Örebro, some 125 miles west of Stockholm, on Tuesday at 12.33 local time.

Local police chief Roberto Eid Forest said the gunman, who was not previously known to the police and has no suspected links to gangs or terrorism, was among the dead.

Teachers and students have told of how they heard gunshots as they barricaded themselves in classrooms or ran for shelter after the alarm was raised on campus.

Maria Pegado, 54, a teacher at the school, said a person opened the door to her classroom and shouted to everyone to get out.

“I took all my 15 students out into the hallway and we started running,” she said. “Then I heard two shots but we made it out. We were close to the school entrance. I saw people dragging injured out, first one, then another. I realised it was very serious.”

Sweden’s prime minister Ulf Kristersson said the mass shooting was the worst in Swedish history. “We have witnessed brutal, deadly violence against completely innocent people,” he said.

A police investigation into murder, arson and an aggravated weapons offence has been opened.

Painful day, says prime minister as he mourns shooting

Sweden’s prime minister has mourned the deadliest gun attack in the country’s history, calling it a “painful day”.

“It is hard to take in the full extent of what has happened today – the darkness that now lowers itself across Sweden tonight,” said prime minister Ulf Kristersson.

King Carl XVI Gustav also conveyed his condolences. “It is with deep sadness and dismay that my family and I received the news about the terrible atrocity in Orebro,” he said.

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen expressed her sympathy on X, saying: “In this dark hour, we stand with the people of Sweden.”

Namita Singh5 February 2025 02:53

Member of Islamic organisation injured in the attack – local media report

Gothenburg-based media outlet Expressen is reporting that a person hurt in the shooting was a member of the Bosnian Islamic Assembly in Orebro.

The newspaper says the assembly has confirmed the member, a security manager at a non-profit organisation, was injured.

Expressen report he was a student at the school. He was taken to hospital where his condition is serious but stable, the outlet adds.

Alex Ross5 February 2025 02:00

Ukraine president Zelensky issues statement

Among the world leaders who have responded to Tuesday’s attack is Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky.

On social media he wrote: “Condolences to Ulf Kristersson and all Swedes on the tragic shooting at Risbergska School in Örebro that claimed so many innocent lives.

“Our hearts go out to the victims’ families and loved ones. On this painful day, we reunite in mourning with friendly Sweden and share the pain of the Swedish people.”

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky in Oswiecim, Poland last week
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky in Oswiecim, Poland last week (AFP via Getty Images)
Alex Ross5 February 2025 01:00

Schools in Orebo to reopen on Wednesday

Schools in Orebro will open as usual on Wednesday after the mass shooting at Risbergska School.

The adult education centre will remain closed.

Petter Larsson, municipal director of Orebro Municipality, said others would be open for classes to help people come together in the wake of the “crisis”.

“We are doing everything we can to prepare and we have loaded up with crisis support and resources when students and staff return,” he said.

“It is our best assessment to open the schools now so we can meet and talk and offer crisis time on site.

“We think it is important that we come together. We do not assess that there is any threat.”

Alex Ross5 February 2025 00:01

Eleven dead in school shooting as police confirm suspect among deceased

Swedish police have confirmed that 11 people have died in the worst school shooting in the country’s history, Swedish daily Dagens Nyheter reported.

The suspect, who was not known to police before the shooting, is among the dead, law enforcement confirmed.

“This is a horrific event that’s unprecedented,” Örebro police chief Robert Eid Forest said.

Gustaf Kilander4 February 2025 23:44

‘He was shooting in the hallway’ – another student gives her account on the attack

A 43-year-old woman who was studying at the school has told of how she escaped the shooting.

The woman, who had only joined the school three weeks ago, said she fled by running toward the entrance of the school after hearing shots.

“He was shooting in the hallway, I don’t know if it was just one shooter. It felt like there were more people, there were shots all the time. Lots of shots. First it was shot indoors, then outdoors,” the woman told Expressen.

Despite getting home, the woman was back at the school on Tuesday night to light candles in the remembrance of those who died.

(AFP via Getty Images)
Alex Ross4 February 2025 23:40

‘Lock the doors and get on the floor’ – student tells of horror inside classroom

Swedish media have been speaking to some of those caught up in the shooting at the adult education centre.

Hellen Werme, 35, told Expressen she was small classroom when she heard the first shot, then several more.

“My teacher shouted ‘lock the doors and get on the floor’,” ehe said.

“Just outside the door, footsteps passed. He was so close that you could hear him walking.”

Two hours later, armed police entered the room, she said, before checking if anyone inside had any weapons.

“My stomach hurts. I’m still shaking,” Ms Werme said.

4 February 2025 23:10

Pictures from Orebro as police continue the investigation

Police cars are parked near a cordoned off house in Orebro after the attack
Police cars are parked near a cordoned off house in Orebro after the attack (REUTERS)
Police technicians work at the scene of a school
Police technicians work at the scene of a school (EPA)
People light candles at a makeshift vigil
People light candles at a makeshift vigil (AFP via Getty Images)
Forensic police officers work at the scene of the Risbergska School
Forensic police officers work at the scene of the Risbergska School (AFP via Getty Images)
Alex Ross4 February 2025 22:50

A ‘loner’ with a weapons licence – Swedish media report on the suspect

As police investigate the worst mass shooting in Sweden, the country’s media outlets are running reports on the suspect.

Police have said they believe the suspect of the shooting at the adult education centre is among the around 10 dead.

In reports on the shooting, TV4 News said the suspect was aged 35 and had a weapons licence.

News outlet Expressen said people who knew him described him as a “loner”.

Police believe the shooter acted alone in the attack.

Alex Ross4 February 2025 22:23

Police investigation continuing into the night

As we reported earlier, police have launched an investigation after the shooting at the adult education centre at 12:33 local time.

The gunman, local police say, is believed to be among the 10 dead.

Several hours after the attack, police are still going through the crime scene and have searched several addresses in Orebro.

Officers remain outside an apartment building.

“We saw a lot of police with drawn weapons,” said Lingam Tuohmaki, 42, who lives in the same building. “We were at home and heard a commotion outside.”

(EPA)
Alex Ross4 February 2025 22:05

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