Sweden mass shooter named as ‘loner with social phobia’ Rickard Andersson, 35, who always ‘walked around with hood up’
Sweden mass shooter named as ‘loner with social phobia’ Rickard Andersson, 35, who always ‘walked around with hood up’
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RICKARD Andersson has been named as the suspect in the mass shooting in Sweden. The 35-year-old is accused of carrying out the country's worst mass murder on Tuesday afternoon at the Risbergska adult educational centre. At least 11 people were killed after the lone gunman opened fire yesterday at Campus Risbergska School in Orebro, according to cops. Local reports claim that Andersson suffered from mental health problems and lived alone.
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The 35-year-old suspect was repeatedly denied military service, documents from the Swedish National Service Agency show. Despite this, he was issued a license for four hunting rifles. The documents state: "You and all other Swedish men are obliged to enlist in the year you turn 18. "However, the Swedish Conscription Agency will only call those to enlistment who we assess have the conditions to be enrolled for military service or civilian duty or in a training reserve.
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"With reference to the National Agency for Education's information, which we have previously informed you about, the National Agency for Education will not call you for muster.". The Swedish National Service said the reason he was never called up for muster was due to him lacking upper secondary school qualifications, newspaper Aftonbladet was told. And grade documents the paper has also seen show he failed to meet goals to get a final grade in primary school.
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Those close to the man unanimously testify about him having social and mental problems that began early on. Following school, he is said to have lived alone. Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson described Tuesday's attack as the "worst mass shooting in Swedish history". He said: "Today, we have witnessed brutal, deadly violence against completely innocent people. "This is the worst mass shooting in Swedish history. Many questions remain unanswered, and I cannot provide those answers either.".
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Shocking footage showed several people appearing to be exiting the adult education center to the sound of gunshots. Loud screams were heard as they rushed past a children's playground. In a separate clip, terrified students appeared to be barricaded in classrooms as alarms blared in the background. The horrifying video saw people sat quietly in a classroom while the warning sound rang behind them. Armed officers stormed the school with weapons drawn, while ambulances and rescue services swarmed the area.
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