The police's investigation leader Anna Bergkvist tones down any hopes of soon getting answers to how and why the perpetrator took the lives of ten people. The 250 interviews conducted may be doubled.
It depends on where the investigation takes us in other parts. For example, who he (the perpetrator) met before the incident – there may be more people we need to talk to. We know that he was enrolled in school, that may be a part we want to investigate further. I cannot say if we will end up with 400, 500 or more than 500 interviews. It is actually impossible to say right now, says Anna Bergkvist to TT.
Enormous Amounts
The investigators also have enormous amounts of film from surveillance cameras and mobile phones to go through – an "enormous film material", says Bergkvist to SVT News Örebro.
In this large material, we need to prioritize what we need to go through today to move forward as quickly as possible, she says to TT.
The central question of the perpetrator's motive remains unanswered. However, the sequence of events has become somewhat clearer, but that information is not being shared – future witnesses must not be influenced. No answers are to be expected this spring.
It may take a whole year before we are finished, says Anna Bergkvist and explains why:
We are not talking about a preliminary investigation that will be enough for an indictment, but an investigation that will provide answers to many more questions. We want to give a broader picture of how we ended up in this tragic event in Örebro. And also try to explain, if possible, why. It is important for society, for citizens, to know.
Information – in Some Form
The fact that the perpetrator is dead and no charges can be brought means that the preliminary investigation will not be made public.
We understand, based on the public's need and other important considerations, that some information will have to be presented. But exactly what that will entail, I dare not go into now.
Will the public get answers to their questions, as far as there are answers?
I am very confident that they will, says Anna Bergkvist.
