Stockholm: Swedish police said on Tuesday five people were shot in an attack at a school in the city of Orebro some 200 km (125 miles) west of Stockholm, triggering a massive response by rescue services.
“Five persons are confirmed shot,” police said in a statement.
“This is currently seen as attempted murder, arson, and aggravated weapons offense.”
Ambulances, rescue services, and police are onsite, a spokesperson for local rescue services said.
A police spokesperson declined to comment further when reached by Reuters.
