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 offence.”
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.
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