Massacre in Örebro, Sweden: Shooting on a campus leaves dozens dead and injured. Police rule out terrorist motive but investigations continue

A shooting shook the city of Örebro this afternoon, about 200 km west of Stockholm. The provisional toll is at least 10 dead and several injuredThe tragedy occurred around 18pm, when a Gunman opened fire on students and staff at Risbergska Campus, an adult education institution.

According to initial information provided by the Swedish police, the attacker is among the victims, after shooting himself at the end of the attack. During a press conference, Örebro District Police Chief Roberto Eid Forest said there was no evidence of a terrorist motive and and the killer would have acted alone, although the possibility of possible accomplices cannot be completely ruled out.

“The identification of the victims is still in progress,” the police chief explained, adding that at least six people were hospitalized, one of whom is in serious condition. Other local media speak of over 15 injured.

Investigations and search of an apartment linked to the assailant

Swedish police have raided an apartment in Örebro believed to be linked to the attacker. However, . The man, whose identity has not yet been released, he was not known to the police.

"The reports of violence in Örebro are very serious. The police are on site and the operation is in full swing. The government is in close contact with the police and is following the developments closely.“, said the mSwedish Minister of Justice, Gunnar Strommer.

Authorities have urged residents to stay away from the school while investigations continue to clarify the dynamics and motivations of the act.

The reaction of the institutions: international support and solidarity

Messages of condolence from Swedish authorities and European leaders were immediate. "It is a painful day for our country”, declared the Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson. "My thoughts are with the victims and their families. The government is in close contact with the police and is closely following the developments of the investigation.”, added the prime minister.

Even the president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, expressed closeness to the Swedish people. “This violence and terror have no place in our societies, much less in schools. In this dark moment, we stand with the Swedish people”, wrote the president on her X social profile.

Messages of solidarity also came from the President of the European Parliament, Robert Metsol, who strongly condemned the attack: "Europe must never tolerate violence and hatred. Our thoughts are with the victims and their loved ones.".

Risbergska Campus: the commitment between training and integration

Campus Risbergska is aadult education institute offering language courses and career paths, especially for those moving to Sweden from other countries. The school welcomes students over the age of 20, representing an important point of reference for the local community.

The violence in Sweden comes just months after another tragic incident. Already at September, a teenager was killed in a similar shooting at another school south of Stockholm. However, incidents of this magnitude remain extremely rare in the Scandinavian country.

The investigation into the tragic event in Örebro will continue in the coming days to clarify every aspect of the attack.