STOCKHOLM: 5 individuals have been shot and wounded at a college within the central Swedish metropolis of Orebro on Tuesday (Feb 4), triggering a large response by rescue companies.
Police mentioned in an announcement that the extent of any accidents was unclear.
“That is presently seen as tried homicide, arson and aggravated weapons offence,” police added.
Ambulances, rescue companies and police are onsite.
The taking pictures came about in a campus space the place a number of colleges, for each youngsters and adults are positioned. No officers have been injured throughout the incident, mentioned the police.
Police mentioned college students have been held indoors on the affected faculty and likewise at close by colleges.
“The information of an assault at Orebro could be very severe,” Justice Minister Gunnar Strommer informed public broadcaster SVT, including that the federal government was in shut contact with police.
In line with a number of Swedish media, witnesses reported listening to what they believed to be automated gunfire.
Newspaper Aftonbladet wrote that it had acquired stories that the native hospital had emptied its emergency room and intensive care unit in anticipation of the wounded.
