Tue Feb 04 19:20:55 IST 2025: ## Five Shot, Wounded in Swedish School Attack; Shooter at Large

**Orebro, Sweden** – A shooting at a school in the central Swedish city of Orebro on Tuesday left five people wounded, prompting a large-scale police operation and widespread fear. Police urged the public to stay away from the area, confirming that the incident is being investigated as attempted murder, arson, and aggravated weapons offences.

Emergency services responded to reports of a shooting at the school, with numerous ambulances and police vehicles converging on the scene. While initial reports indicated four victims, police later confirmed the number had risen to five. The extent of the injuries remains unclear, but police stressed that the situation is ongoing and the danger has not passed. A press conference was scheduled for later in the afternoon.

Unconfirmed reports from Swedish tabloids, Expressen and Aftonbladet, suggested the suspected shooter may have shot themselves and that police had been fired upon. However, police have not yet confirmed these details. Students in nearby schools, as well as those at the school where the shooting occurred, were locked down as a safety precaution.

Justice Minister Gunnar Strommer described the events as “very serious” and stated the government is closely monitoring the situation and working with police. Witnesses reported hearing what sounded like automatic gunfire. Aftonbladet reported that a local hospital had prepared its emergency room and intensive care unit for the influx of wounded individuals.

While school attacks are relatively uncommon in Sweden, the country has experienced a rise in shootings and bombings linked to gang violence in recent years. This incident follows several other serious school-related attacks in the past few years, including a stabbing incident in Malmo in March 2022 that resulted in the deaths of two teachers.

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