A shooting occurred at an adult education center in Örebro, Sweden on February 4, 2025, resulting in multiple fatalities, including the attacker. The incident took place at the Risbergska campus, approximately 200 kilometers from Stockholm. Police confirmed that a "dozen" people were killed, but the exact number of injured remains unknown.
The suspect, a 35-year-old man, was known to authorities and had a valid gun license. He had no prior criminal record and was not linked to any terrorist groups or gangs. Police have assured the public that there is no further threat of attacks.
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson expressed condolences to the victims and their families, stating that "it is a very painful day for all of Sweden." Schools in the area were evacuated as a precautionary measure.
The shooting is being investigated as "attempted murder, arson, and aggravated weapons offenses." While school shootings are rare in Sweden, the country has experienced an increase in gang-related violence in recent years, resulting in an average of ten deaths annually.