Incident of Shooting Near Swedish Mosque Leaves Two Injured; Police Pursue Unidentified Suspect - Gunfire incident near Swedish mosque leaves two wounded; authorities search for suspects.
In the tranquil city of Örebro, approximately 200 kilometers west of Stockholm, a shocking incident unfolded on August 15, 2025. A shooting near a local mosque left ten individuals injured, one of whom was fatally shot, and another seriously injured.
Authorities believe the shooting was linked to local gang-related violence rather than a targeted attack on the mosque itself. The primary suspect in the case remains at large, while one person has been detained for aiding and abetting but is not confirmed as the shooter.
Police spokesman Anders Dahlman is providing updates on the incident to news agency AFP. The investigation classifies the case as attempted murder and aggravated weapons offenses, with a focus on the gang violence context in the Örebro area.
Eyewitnesses are being questioned, and the police have cordoned off the area, urging public caution and tips to aid the investigation. As of August 18, the search for the main suspect continues.
The exact number of individuals injured in the shooting is not specified, but one of the injured was reportedly shot as he was leaving the mosque. The nature of the injuries sustained by the individuals is not disclosed.
The identity and current status of the 35-year-old man involved in the shooting are not specified, nor have the names of any suspects been publicly released. The investigation remains ongoing, and the police continue their search for the perpetrator or perpetrators.
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