5 people shot in attack at school in Sweden’s Orebro

Swedish police confirmed on Tuesday that five people were shot in an attack at a school in the city of Orebro, located approximately 200 kilometres (125 miles) west of Stockholm. The incident prompted a large-scale emergency response, with ambulances, rescue services, and police rushing to the scene.

“Five persons are confirmed shot,” police said in an official statement, adding that the case is currently being investigated as “attempted murder, arson, and an aggravated weapons offence”.

Students have been moved to nearby buildings for shelter, while other parts of the school were evacuated following the violence.

“The reports of violence in Orebro are extremely serious. Police are on the scene, and operations are in full swing. The government remains in close contact with law enforcement and is closely monitoring the situation,” Justice Minister Gunnar Str¶mmer told the Swedish news agency TT.

Further details about the circumstances surrounding the attack or the condition of the victims are currently unknown. However, ambulances, rescue services and police are currently on site.