Three Killed in Shooting Incident in Sweden’s Uppsala City

Three Killed in Shooting Incident in Sweden’s Uppsala City

Three people were killed on Tuesday in a shooting incident in the city of Uppsala, located about 60 kilometers north of the Swedish capital, Stockholm, according to local police.

In a statement, police confirmed: “Three fatalities have been confirmed following the shooting,” adding that a murder investigation has been launched. No further details have been provided regarding the victims’ identities or the possible motive behind the attack, according to AFP.

Earlier, police reported receiving calls from residents who heard gunshots in central Uppsala, prompting the dispatch of emergency and law enforcement units to the scene.

No suspects have been arrested so far, and the investigation remains ongoing at the site of the incident.