By Deadly School Shooting in Sweden’s Orebro Leaves at Least 10 Dead
A tragic mass shooting at an adult education center in Orebro, Sweden, has left at least 10 people dead, marking the worst school shooting in the country’s history. The incident occurred on Tuesday at Campus Risbergska around 12:30 p.m. local time.
Chaos and Panic Inside the School
Eyewitnesses described scenes of terror as gunfire erupted inside the school. Maria Pegado, a 54-year-old teacher, recalled how she and her students ran for safety after someone burst into the classroom and yelled for them to escape. She heard two gunshots as they fled. Another witness, Andreas Sundling, sheltered in a classroom while waiting to be evacuated, describing loud bangs and screams.
Police Investigation and Response
Authorities believe the attacker, who was found dead at the scene, acted alone. They stated there is no known link to terrorism or criminal gangs, though the motive remains unclear. The police are treating the case as “attempted murder, arson, and aggravated weapons offence.”
Medical Response and Casualties
Orebro University Hospital admitted six injured victims, including five with gunshot wounds. Four of them underwent surgery, and two are now in stable condition, while one remains in serious condition.
National Shock and Condolences
Sweden’s Prime Minister, Ulf Kristersson, expressed his deep sorrow, calling the shooting “the worst mass shooting in Swedish history.” He extended his condolences to the victims’ families and praised the swift response of law enforcement. Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer also called it an “unspeakably sad tragedy.”
Sweden’s History of School Attacks
While school shootings are rare in Sweden, there have been violent incidents in the past. In 2022, a student fatally stabbed two teachers in Malmo, and in 2015, a racially motivated sword attack in Trollhattan killed three people. However, the Orebro shooting is the deadliest of them all.
Moving Forward
Authorities continue to investigate the tragedy, seeking answers about the shooter’s background and possible motives. The nation mourns as families and the community struggle to come to terms with the devastating loss.
