The Gap in the Timeline: Nearly Four Hours Are Missing

The police have mapped out Rickard Andersson's actions before the mass shooting in Örebro on February 4. But in the timeline, there is a gap of three hours and forty-five minutes.

» Published: February 20 2025

The Gap in the Timeline: Nearly Four Hours Are Missing
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07.35: Rickard Andersson takes the bus from the Travel Centre in Örebro.

07.47: He arrives at Hagagatan, the bus stop next to Campus Risbergska.

11.30: Rickard Andersson is observed on the school grounds.

Between 07.47 and 11.30, there is a lack of information and observations about where Rickard Andersson was. The police urge the public to contact them if they saw anything during this time period.

12.33: The first alarm about suspected gunfire at the school comes in to SOS Alarm.

12.39: The first police patrol arrives on the scene and enters the school a minute later.

12.43: Rickard Andersson shoots at the police without anyone being injured. Two minutes later, he fires a shot that ends his life.

13.40: Rickard Andersson is found dead. The police continue searching for any additional perpetrators.

17.40: The police have finished searching the school, without finding any additional suspected perpetrators. The search operation is concluded.

Source: The Police

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