Mass Shooting Rocks Sweden’s Uppsala, Several Feared Dead

Stockholm: At least three people killed and several others injured in a mass shooting attack in Sweden’s Uppsala on Tuesday. According to reports, the mass shooting occurred at a hair salon located in the central part of Uppsala in Sweden, prompting a major police operation at the site. The police officials stated that multiple calls were received from the eyewitnesses who said they had heard noise that sounded like gunfire in the centre of the city followed by screams and chaos.

The Swedish police confirmed the three fatalities and announced the launch of a murder investigation. The police have cordoned off a large area at the site followed by several investigative measures, with a police helicopter circling the area.

According to Police Spokesman Magnus Jansson Klarin, several calls were received from members of the public who reported hearing noise that sounded like gunfire close to Vaksala Square in the city centre.

The local media reported that the scene at the site was chaotic, with people running in different directions and hiding for safety. One anonymous eyewitness told a local reporter that they heard five gunshots ring out before seeing people fleeing the area. The gunshots were reportedly heard near a barber shop in a central square, not far from the train station.

The Minister of Justice, Gunnar Strommer too described the incident as extremely serious. The Swedish Transport Administration temporarily stopped train traffic to and from Uppsala due to the incident but later resumed services.

The police spokesman Klarin asserted that there was no immediate danger to the public, adding that many people would be out celebrating the Walpurgis spring festival, which brings large crowds onto the streets. The incident occurred on the eve of this festival, raising concerns about safety and security in the city.

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Incident Recalled Deadly Shooting In February

The Uppsala shooting incident comes after a deadly mass shooting in February in the Swedish city of Orebro, where ten people were killed. The incident led to calls for tighter gun laws in the country, with the right-wing government subsequently announcing plans to strengthen gun control regulations.

At present, it is unclear whether anyone has been arrested following the incident, while local reports suggested that the perpetrator, who was wearing dark sunglasses and dark clothing, fled the crime scene on an electric scooter.

Further details regarding the deadly incident is awaited.