Risbergska skolan

Police to Release Report on Örebro School Massacre Investigation

The Police Union: Support must remain for a long time

The police officers told others to close their eyes when they led them out of the classrooms where they had barricaded themselves during the massacre in Örebro. They themselves were forced to look at the bloody crime scene and see things that no human being should have to see. Support for the police officers must remain in place for a long time to come, says the Chairman of the Police Union, Katharina von Sydow.

Weeks or months before Risbergska can open

The question of when and how teaching at Risbergska school can resume has still no answer. We must have time to plan and have backup plans, says municipal director Peter Larsson to TT.

Police: The School the Only Link Between the Victims

The details surrounding the mass shooting at an Örebro school last week are starting to become clear. At the same time, many questions remain about the motive. The only thing we have is the connection between the perpetrator and the school through him having been enrolled there, says Niclas Hallgren at the police.

Sweden fell silent – for the victims in Örebro

At the main square in Örebro, thousands gathered for an emotional memorial ceremony. On trains, in schools and at workplaces, those who fell victim to the school attack in Örebro were honored with a minute of silence at 12 o'clock. Each and every one of them had a unique story that now remains unfinished, says municipal councilor John Johansson (S).

Assignment: Shooting caused ambulance to retreat

The first ambulance that was on the scene at Risbergska school in Örebro reported "heavy gunfire" outside the entrance and was forced to back away, reports Ekot on Sveriges Radio.

Adult Education at Risbergska Remains Closed

Adult education at Risbergska school will be closed until further notice. This was announced by Örebro municipality at a press conference on Thursday. The main focus will be on the staff, says Nima Poushin, director of the upper secondary school and labour market administration.

The King: "The whole of Sweden is in mourning"

The Royal Couple paid tribute to the victims at the memorial site outside Risbergska school. Grieving is hard to do alone. I believe that all of Sweden sympathizes with those who have experienced this traumatic event, says King Carl Gustaf.