SCHOOL shooter fears have been sparked in Sweden after an attacker reportedly opened fire with an automatic weapon.
Cops revealed five people have been shot at the Risbergska School in the city of Örebro – around 125 miles West of Stockholm.
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At least one person has been evacuated and hospitalised after gunfire was reported at the school in Västhaga district of the city.
Cops added: “This is currently seen as attempted murder, arson and aggravated weapons offence.”
The extent of their injuries is currently not known.
A huge police operation was launched after gunfire was reported around midday on Tuesday.
Ambulances, rescue services and police quickly moved onsite while placing a lockdown on the school and circled the grounds.
Local residents have been urged to stay away from the site as police continue their operation.
The school’s headteacher, Mattias Molin, said many of the children had been evacuated.
Molin added: “I don’t know much more than that. We don’t know anything yet.”
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