Multiple Casualties Confirmed in Örebro School Shooting

A mass shooting at Risbergska School in Örebro, Sweden, has left five people injured, prompting a significant police response and a lockdown of the area. Witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots and described scenes of chaos as students barricaded themselves in classrooms. Police have classified the incident as an attempted murder, arson, and aggravated weapons offense, and confirmed the ongoing nature of the operation, urging the public to stay away from Västhaga. Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer characterized the reports of violence as very serious and confirmed that the government is in close contact with law enforcement. While initial reports indicated four injuries, this was later updated to five, with hospitals preparing for potential additional casualties. There are unconfirmed reports that the suspected shooter may have turned the weapon on themselves.