Three Killed in Uppsala Shooting as Police Launch Manhunt
Three people confirmed dead following a shooting incident in Uppsala, Sweden; police are investigating and searching for the shooter who fled on a scooter.
Swedish police say 3 people are dead after a shooting in Uppsala
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Overview
Police confirmed that three individuals were killed in a shooting in Uppsala, Sweden, at a hair salon near Vaksala Square. The incident, described by witnesses as involving multiple gunshots, triggered a large-scale police response and a manhunt for the shooter, who fled on an electric scooter. Authorities noted a surge in gang-related violence in Sweden, which has experienced a rise in gun-related incidents in recent years. The motive remains unclear, as investigations continue and public concerns mount regarding safety and gun laws.
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Analysis
- Three confirmed deaths in Uppsala shooting are being investigated as a homicide with a manhunt underway for the suspected shooter who fled on a scooter.
- The crime scene is cordoned off and police received reports of loud bangs resembling gunfire; motive and identity of the perpetrator remain unclear.
- Sweden has ongoing challenges with gang violence and gun-related incidents, prompting discussions on tightening gun laws.
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Following a February 2025 mass shooting in Örebro, Sweden's right-wing government announced plans to tighten gun laws. However, specific details about the Uppsala-related measures are not yet provided in available reports.
The Uppsala incident (3 deaths) follows Sweden's deadliest modern mass shooting in February 2025, when a gunman killed 10 people at an Örebro education center.
The shooter fled on an electric scooter and remains at large as of the latest reports. Police have cordoned off a large area and launched a manhunt.
The shooting occurred on the festival's eve when large crowds typically gather, potentially complicating witness identification and evidence collection due to heightened activity.
Sweden has seen rising gun violence linked to gang conflicts, with 2022 recording 391 shootings and 62 deaths. The Uppsala shooting marks another high-profile incident in this pattern.
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