Sweden comes to terms with worst ever mass shooting DW 02/05/2025
Briefly

Sweden is reeling from its worst-ever mass shooting, occurring in Orebro where a gunman killed 10 individuals at an adult education center before taking his own life. Five additional victims are in serious condition. In the aftermath, Swedish leaders, including King Carl XVI Gustav and Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, visited the scene, expressing shock and mourning. Flags were flown at half-mast, showing national solidarity. The police have indicated there are no ideological motives behind the attack, and the community is grappling with fear and loss, particularly among children and youth.
Today, we have witnessed brutal, deadly violence against completely innocent people, said Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson.
We are very shocked... All of Sweden is mourning today, added King Carl XVI Gustav.
The incident was totally unexpected and children, our youth, are very afraid today. So am I, said Orebro mayor John Johansson.
There is no information pointing to ideological motives, police stated regarding the suspect.
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