A school in Sweden was on lockdown after reports of an « ongoing violent crime ». Local media reported it may have been a shooting.
The incident at Risbergska School in Örebro, Sweden, was deemed « serious », and a large amount of police were present.
One person trapped inside the school told the Swedish outlet Aftonbladet: « We have heard several shots outside. »
Police say that five people were shot and that their officers were also targeted in the shoot out.
Six ambulances are reported to be on site to ferry the injured to hospital.
A friend of a teacher at the school told Aftonbladet that he received a text message a while ago.
« He wrote that there was automatic weapons being fired at the school and that they had taken cover in the staff room. Then he wrote that he loved me. »
The police are urging the public to stay away from the Västhaga area, or alternatively to stay in their homes.
Writing on their website, the police told the public to listen to officers at the scene.
« The operation concerns threats of deadly violence. The operation is still ongoing, » they warned.
Authorities have called on people not to go to the local hospital, where the injured are being taken.
They say an information centre will be opened where relatives and friends can receive updates and news on the incident.
The hospital is emptying the emergency room and intensive care unit to prepare to receive injured people.
Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer said the government is in close contact with the police and is following the developments closely.
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