Swedish police are responding to a school shooting in Orebro, Sweden, on Tuesday after reports said at least five people were injured.
At least five people were injured during a school shooting in central Sweden on Tuesday, according to police reports.
The condition of those injured remains unclear, and it is not known whether the shooter is among them. Police say the shooting took place at the Risbergska School in Orebro, Sweden, and they are urging local residents to stay away from the area. Swedish media have reported that the perpetrator committed suicide after the shooting, but police have not confirmed the story.
Risbergska is an adult education center, meant for those who did not complete primary or secondary school, according to the BBC. The school also offers Swedish language classes for migrants.
“A major operation is currently underway at a school in Västhaga, Orebro,” Swedish police said in a statement online, urging residents “to stay away from the Västhaga area.”
“The operation concerns threats of deadly violence,” police added.
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Andreas Sundling, 28, was among those forced to barricade themselves inside the school.
“We heard three bangs and loud screams,” he told Expressen newspaper while sheltering in a classroom. “Now we’re sitting here waiting to be evacuated from the school. The information we have received is that we should sit and wait.”
Police have made no statements regarding a potential motive for the shooting.
Teacher Lena Warenmark told SVT News that there were unusually few students on the campus Tuesday afternoon because many went home after a national test. She also told the broadcaster that she heard probably 10 gunshots.
“The reports of violence in Orebro are very serious. The police are on site and the operation is in full swing,” Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer told Swedish outlet TT.
This is a developing story. Check back soon for updates.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
