Three people were killed and several others were injured in a shooting incident in the Swedish city Uppsala on Tuesday, the police confirmed according to several reports. The shooting took place in the center of Uppsala, which is located around 60 kilometers (37 miles) north of Stockholm.
According to a police statement, the emergency service threw themselves on the scene after receiving more calls from the public who heard what sounded like shots. Reaction officers found more individuals with injuries, which are expected to be caused by shooting.
The suspect fled from the scene
SVT Public Television said the shooter fled the scooter after the attack. Since then, the police have completed a large part of the city center and launched a fall. Authorities started an investigation into the murder.
The state of injured victims unknown
While the police confirmed that several people had suffered injuries, local hospitals refused to comment on their condition. It remains unclear how many people were injured in the attack.
Ongoing investigation and security measures
There is a significant police presence in this area because investigators continue to collect evidence and seek the suspect. No arrest has been done so far, and the police urged the public to avoid the zone with a limited zone.
Recent mass shooting throws shadow over Sweden
This last attack comes only months after the deadliest mass shooting of Sweden in February, when 10 people killed a lonely shooter at the Educational Center for Adults in Örebro. This incident forced the country’s right -wing government to announce plans for stricter arms control measures.
The authorities have not yet announced whether the shooting is associated with organized crime, terrorism or other motifs.
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