Sweden’s Worst Mass Shooting: At Least 11 Dead in Attack at Adult Education Center Near Stockholm

In a devastating tragedy, at least 11 people have been confirmed dead in Sweden’s deadliest mass shooting in recent memory, following an attack at an adult education center west of Stockholm. The shooting, which took place at Campus Risbergska in Orebro, left a community in shock as officials confirmed that the gunman was among the dead, but cautioned that the death toll could rise further.
The incident occurred on Tuesday evening, sending shockwaves through a country where gun violence, especially on school campuses, is rare. Police have not yet determined the motive behind the attack, and the number of people wounded remains unclear. As first responders and investigators arrived on the scene, officials initially described the carnage as so extensive that it was difficult to even count the number of victims in the chaos.
Campus Risbergska, which offers a range of educational programs, including primary and secondary education for adults, Swedish language courses for immigrants, vocational training, and programs for individuals with intellectual disabilities, is located about 200 kilometers (125 miles) west of Stockholm in the town of Orebro. The school, which serves students aged 20 and older, is a vital part of the local community.
Sweden has long been known for its relative safety and low crime rates, with incidents of gun violence being particularly rare. This attack has left the nation grappling with shock and disbelief, as residents of Orebro and across Sweden try to comprehend the magnitude of the violence.
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson condemned the attack, calling it “an unimaginable tragedy,” while Swedish authorities have vowed to pursue all avenues of investigation to determine how such a horrifying event could occur.
As the investigation unfolds, police are urging the public to remain calm and patient, warning that more details about the attack, including the gunman’s identity and possible motivations, will be revealed in the coming days.
The massacre marks a dark day for Sweden, a country that has long been spared the type of mass violence that is more common elsewhere. The nation now faces the painful task of coming to terms with a tragedy that has left deep scars in a close-knit community and reverberated across the entire country.