Tue Apr 29 17:37:59 UTC 2025: ## Triple Homicide Rocks Uppsala, Sweden, During Walpurgis Night Festivities
**Uppsala, Sweden** – A deadly shooting in central Uppsala on Tuesday night has left at least three people dead and sparked a murder investigation, police announced. The incident occurred near Vaksala Square during Walpurgis Night celebrations, a traditionally busy time in the city.
Witnesses reported hearing between five and eight gunshots near a hair salon, leading to speculation that the attack may have been targeted. Police confirmed that emergency services responded swiftly to reports of gunfire, but the suspect, described by Swedish public broadcaster SVT as fleeing on a scooter, remains at large. No details about the perpetrator or a motive have been released.
Justice Minister Gunnar Strommer expressed shock and outrage at the “brutal act of violence,” emphasizing the seriousness of the situation, particularly given the timing during the Walpurgis Night celebrations. Al Jazeera’s Paul Rhys reported from the scene, noting the crowded residential area at the time of the shooting.
The incident is the latest in a wave of gang-related gun violence that has plagued Sweden for over a decade. While the motive remains unclear, the shooting comes amidst the government’s ongoing efforts to curb escalating crime rates. This follows Sweden’s deadliest mass shooting in February, which claimed 10 lives in Orebro.
Uppsala, Sweden’s fourth-largest city with a population of approximately 230,000, is now grappling with the aftermath of this tragic event as police continue their investigation.
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