Five people shot at school in central Sweden

Five people were shot at a school in central Sweden, according to police. The shooting occurred in Örebro, located 200 km (124 miles) west of Stockholm, on Tuesday afternoon. The severity of the injuries remains unclear. The incident took place before 1:00 PM local time, and authorities are advising the public to avoid the area. Police have classified the event as an attempted murder, arson, and aggravated weapons offense.

The shooting appears to have occurred at a Komvux, an adult education center, which is typically attended by individuals who did not complete primary or secondary school. Police have stated that students at nearby schools are being kept indoors "for security reasons."