Sweden school shooting death toll climbs to 11

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Wed, 5 Feb 2025 9:18 GMT
Authorities have yet to confirm number of injured, with police warning that death toll could rise.
Sweden school shooting death toll climbs to 11

The death toll from a shooting in a central Sweden school has risen to 11, with the perpetrator believed to be among the dead, police said on Wednesday.

Authorities have yet to confirm the number of injured, with police warning that the death toll could rise, the SVT broadcaster reported.

"We do not have a complete picture at this time regarding the number of injured," police spokesman Fredrik Svedemyr said.

He added that the situation remains uncertain for those receiving medical treatment.

"Since we also do not have any information about the injury situation for those being treated in hospital, there is unfortunately a risk that the number will not stop at eleven," Svedemyr said.

The shooting took place at around 12.33 p.m. local time (1133GMT) on Tuesday, targeting the adult education center that is located on a campus with other schools at the Campus Risbergska in Orebro, a city 200 kilometers (124 miles) west of Stockholm.

Police noted that authorities believe the perpetrator is among the dead and that officials do not expect further attacks.

The police added that the perpetrator acted alone, but the motive for the attack is not yet clear.

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In a post in English, Mitsotakis said, "Shocked by the tragedy in Örebro. Schools should be places of learning and safety, never violence. Greece stands in solidarity with Sweden in this painful moment. Our thoughts are with the victims, their families, and the community affected by this heinous act."

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Ankara offers its condolences, wishes swift recovery for injured.

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In a statement, the Turkish Foreign Ministry extended its condolences to the families of the victims and the Swedish people while wishing a speedy recovery to the injured.

Swedish police confirmed the attack occurred at Campus Risbergska school in Orebro, 200 kilometers (124 miles) west of Stockholm.

Authorities believe the perpetrator, who is thought to have acted alone, is among the dead and said there is no ongoing threat. The motive remains unclear.

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