The article discusses The Independent's commitment to journalism amidst ongoing pressing issues such as reproductive rights, climate change, and gun violence. It notes a tragic mass shooting in Sweden that left at least 11 dead, including the shooter, and highlights the rarity of such incidents in Swedish schools. The piece emphasizes the need for on-ground reporters and accessible reporting without paywalls to inform the public during critical times. Sweden's Justice Minister characterized the incident as a profound societal shock as investigations into the motive and number of casualties continue.
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The gunman's motive, as well as the number of wounded, had not been determined by early Wednesday as Sweden reeled from an attack with such bloodshed.
Justice Minister Gunnar Strommer called the shooting an event that shakes our entire society to its core.
Sweden where gun violence at schools is very rare reeled from an attack with such bloodshed that police early on said it was difficult to count the number of dead.
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