At least 10 people were killed in a school shooting in Sweden on Tuesday, with police officers confirming the suspected gunman also died after carrying out what is being described as the worst mass shooting ever to happen in the European country. Police said officers were first alerted around p. A lone perpetrator reportedly opened fire inside Campus Risbergska, a site that offers programs for adult learners and also hosts classes for younger students on adjacent grounds.
Police have released only a few details of the suspect, who was not previously known to authorities and had no known affiliation with criminal gangs.
The suspect's age was reported by some media outlets to be 35, and there were unconfirmed accounts that he may have taken his own life during the incident. Relatives of the suspect told the Swedish tabloid Aftonbladet that he had minimal contact with his family and described him as a "recluse.
Many were injured, with at least five gunshot victims receiving treatment at a local university hospital, according to Jonas Claesson, the regional healthcare director, according to CNN. At least four underwent surgery, including two who were reported to be in stable condition afterward.
The incident prompted a continued search of the campus as authorities worked to rule out additional attackers. Reports from the scene described chaotic conditions as students and teachers barricaded themselves in classrooms and offices.
