Eleven dead in Orebro school shooting, attacker identified
Eleven dead in Orebro school shooting, attacker identified

Eleven dead in Orebro school shooting, attacker identified

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In a tragic mass shooting at the Risbergska adult education center in Orebro, Sweden, 11 people were killed and several others were wounded, marking the deadliest attack of its kind in the country's history. The suspected gunman, identified as 35-year-old Rickard Andersson, had a firearms license and was found dead with three rifles and a large amount of unused ammunition nearby. Police described the chaotic scene as an 'inferno', with survivors recounting horrific sights of bloodshed. Authorities have indicated that there is currently no evidence of ideological motives behind the attack, and investigations are ongoing to identify all victims. In the wake of the tragedy, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson characterized the event as a 'dark day' for Sweden and convened government discussions to address the incident. The attack has reignited discussions about school security and gun ownership in Sweden, which has experienced rising violence linked to gang activity in recent years.

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