A horrific incident unfolded at the Risbergska School in Orebro, Sweden, on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, resulting in the loss of 11 lives, including the suspected shooter. Initial reports indicate at least ten individuals were fatally shot, with an unspecified number injured. The shooter is believed to have died by suicide at the scene.
Law enforcement swiftly responded to the scene at the Risbergska School, an adult education center catering to individuals who haven't completed traditional schooling and offering Swedish language courses for migrants. Local police chief Roberto Eid Forest acknowledged the ongoing investigation is in its early stages, with uncertainties surrounding the precise location of the shooting and the possibility of additional perpetrators.
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson labeled the event the most devastating mass shooting in the nation's history. Eyewitness accounts paint a grim picture of the unfolding chaos. Andreas Sundling, who sought refuge in a classroom, recounted hearing three distinct bangs followed by panicked screams. He and others remained sheltered, awaiting evacuation.
Authorities have yet to disclose any potential motives behind the attack and have stopped short of classifying it as terrorism. Lena Warenmark, a teacher at the school, noted a lower-than-usual student population on Tuesday due to a recently administered national test. She also reported hearing what she believed to be approximately ten gunshots. Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer confirmed the gravity of the situation, emphasizing the ongoing police operation and urging the public to avoid the area.
The investigation continues, and further updates are anticipated.
