Swedish police mentioned on Tuesday 5 folks have been shot in an assault at a college within the metropolis of Orebro some 200 km (125 miles) west of Stockholm, triggering a large response by rescue companies.
“5 individuals are confirmed shot,” police mentioned in a press release, including that the extent of any accidents was unclear.
“That is presently seen as tried homicide, arson and aggravated weapons offence,” the police mentioned.
Ambulances, rescue companies and police are onsite, a spokesperson for native rescue companies mentioned.
The taking pictures befell in a campus space the place a number of faculties, for each kids and adults are situated.
Police mentioned college students have been held indoors on the affected college and in addition at close by faculties.
“The information of an assault at Orebro could be very critical,” Justice Minister Gunnar Strommer advised public broadcaster SVT, including that the federal government was in shut contact with police.