I saw the shooter up close: "He shoots, shoots"

Ten people were shot to death. At the same time, the survivors are now trying to process the worst mass shooting in Swedish history. I saw him shoot two people on the floor. I ran and screamed to everyone I saw, says a student at the school.

» Published: February 08 2025

I saw the shooter up close: "He shoots, shoots"
Photo: Pavel Koubek/TT

Several days after Tuesday's shooting, people continue to stream to the memorial site that has formed outside Risbergska school in Örebro.

On the ground, a sea of lit candles, flowers, and greetings to the victims can be seen. The low murmur is broken by sobs. Some are there to express their condolences – others to mourn.

I've only been home since then. I'm not feeling well, says a student at the school who prefers to remain anonymous.

"I saw him close"

He was late and stressed when he arrived at school around lunchtime on Tuesday. Soon, a commotion was heard in a nearby classroom.

I was sitting and waiting in a classroom, and after ten minutes, I heard a shot. Then another and screams. So I take my bag and run out into the corridor. I see a woman fall to the floor. I think she's injured in the leg. Another guy is lying on the floor, says the student.

I still don't see him (the perpetrator, ed. note). But when he comes towards this corridor, I see him close.

He falls silent. His voice breaks when he continues to tell about Tuesday's events.

I saw him shoot two people on the floor. He has no stress. He comes, shoots, shoots. I ran and screamed to everyone I saw, says the student.

Seven women and four men dead

In the days that followed, he describes them as filled with anxiety and thoughts. At the same time, there is uncertainty about whether there are classmates among the victims.

One was injured, but I don't know if she's alive or dead. My wife also knows classmates who are missing. You don't feel well, but I've had contact with a psychologist who contacted me, says the student.

In total, ten people were killed in the mass shooting. Among them were seven women and three men – all from Örebro County. The suspected perpetrator is also dead.

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By TT - Translated and adapted by Sweden Herald under license from TT

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