April 29, 17:04, Murder/stabbing, Uppsala

Police receive calls from the public who claim to have heard loud bangs that remind them of gunfire near Vaksala square in central Uppsala.

A number of people are found with injuries that suggest gunfire. The police cannot provide any further information on the injury situation at present.

The police have cordoned off a larger area and numerous investigative measures are underway at the scene.

Update, 7:25 PM

Three people have been confirmed dead following a shooting.

As the police continue to work on identifying the deceased, the police want to be clear that no next of kin have been notified.

The police are investigating the incident as a murder.

Update, 7:55 PM

The police have launched a special incident investigation in connection with the incident.