Three people were killed on Tuesday during a shooting in the center of Uppsala, Sweden, local police confirmed. Authorities have sealed off a large part of the city as they search for the suspect, who reportedly fled the scene on an electric scooter.
The shooting occurred at Vaksala Square, a busy area in central Uppsala. According to police statements, several people reported hearing gunshots in the vicinity. Upon arrival, officers discovered multiple victims suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.
At this time, the motive behind the attack remains unknown. Police are urging residents to avoid the area while a major law enforcement operation is underway.
The incident comes as Sweden grapples with a growing wave of gang-related violence, a problem highlighted earlier this year by the European Parliament. Authorities have not confirmed whether the shooting is connected to organized crime.
Swedish officials are intensifying efforts to curb violence in major cities, but Tuesday’s events underline the serious security challenges the country continues to face.
Further updates are expected as the investigation progresses.
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