Sweden school shooting: Five people shot in Orebro
Sweden school shooting: Five people shot in Orebro
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Five people have been shot at a school in central Sweden, police have said. The incident happened in Örebro, 200km west of Stockholm, on Tuesday afternoon. Police say the extent of the injuries is unclear. The incident took place before 1pm local time with officials urging residents to stay away from the school. The Associated Press said the school was an adult education centre. Police didn't immediately say whether a suspect had been apprehended.
Students are being sheltered in nearby buildings. Other parts of the school were evacuated following the violence. "The reports of violence in Orebro are very serious. The police are on site and the operation is in full swing. The government is in close contact with the police, and is closely following developments," Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer told Swedish news agency TT. This is a breaking news story.
