At least 11 people, including the gunman, were killed in Sweden's worst mass shooting at an adult education center in Örebro, west of Stockholm, authorities confirmed.
The shooting took place Tuesday afternoon at Campus Risbergska, an adult education center that offers primary and secondary classes, vocational training, and Swedish-language courses for immigrants. Police warned that the death toll could rise as investigations continue.
Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer described the attack as "an event that shakes our entire society to its core." The gunman's motive remains unclear, and authorities have not yet determined how many were wounded. Police believe the shooter acted alone and confirmed he was among the deceased. There are currently no suspected links to terrorism.
Students had already begun leaving the campus following a national exam when the shooting started. Those still on-site sheltered in nearby buildings, and the school was evacuated shortly after.
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson addressed the nation, calling it "the worst mass shooting in Swedish history." He urged patience as authorities work to uncover the details, stating, "Many questions remain unanswered, and I cannot provide those answers either. But the time will come when we will know what happened, how it could occur, and what motives may have been behind it. Let us not speculate."
While Sweden has experienced violent incidents involving other weapons in recent years, mass shootings at schools are extremely rare. Police raided the suspect's home after the attack, though it remains unclear what was discovered.
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