Police are keeping a tight lid on the details of the shooter in Örebro – but say there is currently no indication that he acted with ideological motives.
According to the Police Authority, at least 11 people were killed in yesterday’s shooting at Campus Risbergska, an adult education campus in Örebro. The perpetrator is said to be among the deceased – reportedly taking his own life after the attack. The shooter is described as being in his mid-30s and a resident of Örebro.
– He is not previously known to the police and has no connection to any gang. What we believe is that it is a lone perpetrator, I want to emphasize that the situation can change, said Police Area Commander Roberto Eid Forest, during a press conference.
“The person the police believe is the suspect is among the deceased. We do not yet know the motive for the school shooting in Örebro, but everything indicates that the perpetrator has acted alone without an ideological motive”, they wrote in a press release.
“False narratives” are being spread
The police will not comment further on the shooter’s background or identity – something that has quickly led to countless speculations on forums and social media where several people have been wrongly identified as the perpetrator.
The police also warn that “false narratives” are being spread on the internet and urge the public to rely on “official communications from the police and other authorities”.
“We publish confirmed information about the incident continuously on polisen.se. Remember not to spread rumors and speculation. It can complicate the work of the police and create distrust and concern”, they write.
They also state that they do not see any increased general threat or any increased danger to the public after yesterday’s events.
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