Swedish school shooting claims 11 lives, gunman identified

On February 4, 2025, Sweden experienced its deadliest mass shooting at Campus Risbergska in Örebro, resulting in 11 fatalities, including the shooter, Rickard Andersson. The 35-year-old, described as a reclusive, unemployed man with no prior criminal record, opened fire in the adult education center before taking his own life. Witnesses recounted chaotic scenes as students and teachers fled the gunfire, with some victims sustaining serious injuries. Investigators have not established a clear motive, though there are indications that Andersson may have selectively targeted individuals. The Swedish royal family and government officials have expressed their condolences, and the nation is in mourning. The attack has raised concerns about gun violence in a country known for its low rates of such incidents.