Swedish School Campus Shooting Leaves 5 Injured, 1 in Critical Condition

A shooting at a school campus in Sweden has left at least five people injured, with one victim in critical condition. Authorities are investigating the incident.

At least five people have been shot on a school campus in central Sweden, with four undergoing surgery and one in critical condition, according to police. One of the injured is believed to be the perpetrator.

The incident occurred at a school for adults, though there are also children’s schools on the same site. Initial reports suggest the shooting took place inside the school building.

Evacuation and Ongoing Investigation

In the immediate aftermath, students and staff were kept inside buildings as police believed the attacker might still be at large. Authorities have since begun evacuating the premises, stating they no longer believe there is an ongoing threat.

Police spokesperson Roberto Eid Forest confirmed that the suspect is a man but could not provide further details about the victims, including their ages or whether they were students. He also noted that the origin of smoke seen at the scene remains unclear.

Hospital Updates

Jonas Claesson, representing local health services, reported that five people were taken to the emergency room. Four have undergone surgery, with one in critical condition and two now stable. The fifth person sustained mild injuries and did not require surgery. Claesson added that there may be more injuries yet to be confirmed.

Police Statement

Swedish police have stated that the situation is ongoing and are continuing to search the school. They have urged the public to avoid the area. Authorities suspect that one of the injured individuals in the hospital is the perpetrator but have not released further details.

BBC