In brief
Authorities confirm a shooting occurred at a school in Orebro, Sweden, resulting in at least 10 fatalities, sparking a significant police operation.
At least 10 people were killed and several others injured in a shocking school shooting at an adult education institution in Orebro, Sweden, on Tuesday. Police responded swiftly, cordoning off the area and initiating a “major operation” after gunfire erupted around 12:30 p.m. local time. Roberto Eid Forest, the head of local police, described the event as “an awful, exceptional incident — a nightmare.” While officials do not believe it to be a terrorist act, they emphasize the investigation is still in its early stages. Images from the scene show heavy police presence surrounding the school. Though school shootings are uncommon in Sweden, the nation has seen a troubling rise in violent crime in recent years.
