Sweden warns of misinformation after mass school shooting

(CLO) On February 5, Swedish police said there was no evidence of an "ideological motive" behind the mass shooting at an education center in Orebro on February 4, while warning about misinformation spreading on social media about the deadliest shooting in the Nordic country.

The incident occurred at Risbergska school in the city of Orebro, leaving at least 11 people dead (including the perpetrator) and many injured. The school area is still blocked by police, while people organized flower and candle lighting ceremonies to commemorate the victims.

"We would like to clarify that, according to current investigation and intelligence, there is no indication that the attacker acted for ideological reasons," police said in a statement on their official website. They also said the suspect, who was among those killed, acted alone and had no previous history of being tracked by police.

The Swedish flag was flown at half-mast at Stockholm Palace following the Orebro school shooting yesterday. Photo: TTNA

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson described it as the "saddest day" in Sweden's history, while King Carl XVI Gustav sent his condolences to the victims and their families. Flags at government buildings in Orebro, the parliament building and the royal palace in Stockholm were flown at half-mast in a sign of mourning.

The Orebro municipality pledged to support the victims, school staff and local residents. "Our mission is to care for those affected and reassure a community that is confused and grieving," said City Manager Peter Larsson.

Many students at adult education centers in Sweden are immigrants learning Swedish and getting qualifications to help them find work. Police insist there is no threat to the education system or immigrant communities.

Despite Sweden’s current spate of gang violence, school shootings remain rare. Between 2010 and 2022, the country recorded seven deadly school shootings, resulting in 10 deaths, according to the National Council for Crime Prevention.

Ngoc Anh (according to Reuters, Straits Times)

Source: https://www.congluan.vn/thuy-dien-canh-bao-ve-thong-tin-sai-lech-sau-vu-xa-sung-o-truong-hoc-post333144.html