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Swedish gunman appears to have shot himself, police say – but motive still unclear | World Newsnews24

The gunman who killed 10 people in a mass shooting in Sweden appears to have shot himself, police have said.

The attack at an adult education centre on Tuesday was described by the country’s prime minister as the worst mass shooting in Sweden’s history.

In an update on Wednesday, police said the perpetrator appears to have shot himself – and added they are still unclear on the motive.

Police vehicles park near the Risbergska school, following a deadly shooting attack at the adult education centrein Orebro, Sweden, February 5, 2025. REUTERS/Kuba Stezycki
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The adult education centre in Orebro. Pic: Reuters

Flowers and candles are placed near the Campus Risbergska school, following a deadly shooting attack at the adult education centre in Orebro, Sweden.
Pic: Reuters
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Pic: Reuters

The shooting started about midday local time at Campus Risbergska in the town of Orebro, about 200km (125 miles) west of the capital Stockholm.

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