Sweden's Darkest Day: Adult Education Centre Tragedy

A mass shooting at an adult education centre in Orebro, Sweden, resulted in at least 11 deaths. Police have ruled out ideological motives for the attack, thought to be carried out by a lone shooter who also died. A vigil and half-mast flags mark the mourning period.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 05-02-2025 14:39 IST | Created: 05-02-2025 14:00 IST
Sweden's Darkest Day: Adult Education Centre Tragedy
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On Tuesday, a mass shooting at an adult education centre in Orebro, Sweden, led to the deaths of at least 11 people, with many others wounded. Swedish police have confirmed there were no ideological motivations behind the attack, which was carried out by a lone shooter who also perished.

In the aftermath, the community gathered for a vigil and placed candles and flowers nearby to honor the victims. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson labeled it Sweden’s deadliest mass shooting, a sentiment echoed by King Carl XVI Gustav who expressed his condolences. Flags across Orebro flew at half-mast as a mark of respect and mourning.

Authorities, while investigating the shooter’s background, emphasized that the public and schools face no general threat. The tragic event happens amidst ongoing concerns about gun violence related to gang activity in Sweden, marking an unprecedented school-related incident in the country.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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