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Sweden: 10 killed, including gunman, in shooting at adult education centre in Orebro city

Following the incident, police have issued a public advisory and urged residents to avoid the Vasthaga area or stay indoors for safety.

Edited By: Anurag Roushan @Candid_Tilaiyan Stockholm Published : Feb 04, 2025 19:14 IST, Updated : Feb 04, 2025 23:35 IST
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Swedish police said that about 10 people, including the gunman, were killed during a shooting Tuesday at an adult education centre. But a final death count and a conclusive number of wounded hadn't yet been determined. The damage at the crime scene was so extensive that investigators were unable to be more definitive, said Roberto Eid Forest, head of the local police. The shooting happened on the outskirts of the city of Orebro, which is located about 200 km west of Stockholm.

As per local media reports, Sweden’s national task force has arrived at the scene. Meanwhile, Police have issued a public advisory and urged residents to avoid the Vasthaga area or stay indoors for safety. 

The Swedish news agency TT reported that the perpetrator died by suicide. Police didn't immediately confirm that reporting, but scheduled a news conference for 1430 GMT. The adult education centre is in the city of Orebro, which is located about 200 km (125 miles) west of Stockholm.

It wasn't immediately clear whether police were counting the perpetrator among the five shot. The extent of the victims' injuries also wasn't immediately clear. Police said that no officers were shot during the violence.

Video from the scene showed a large police presence and other emergency vehicles. Students were sheltering in nearby buildings. Other parts of the school were evacuated following the shooting.

“The reports of violence in Orebro are very serious. The police are on site and the operation is in full swing. The government is in close contact with the police, and is closely following developments,” Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer told TT.

(With AP inputs)

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