King Carl Gustaf expresses condolences after school shooting in Örebro

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King Carl Gustaf of Sweden has sent his condolences after a school shooting in Örebro.

The King released a statement on behalf of the Royal Family expressing his dismay at the attack that has killed at least 11 and injured many others at Campus Risbergska.

He also thanked emergency personnel who arrived at the scene.

The King said: “It is with sadness and dismay that my family and I have received the information about the terrible atrocity in Örebro.

“We send our condolences tonight to the families and friends of the deceased. Our thoughts at this time also go to the injured and their relatives, as well as to all those affected.

“My family and I would like to express our great appreciation for the police, rescue and medical personnel who worked intensively to save and protect human lives on this dark day.”

Swedish media has reported that King Carl Gustaf will visit Örebro to honour the victims and that Crown Princess Victoria may join him. The Swedish Royal Court has not confirmed the report.

A 35-year-old man opened fire on the school on the afternoon of 4 February.

Police have said the male perpetrator acted alone and killed himself after attacking those at the school. The shooting is still being investigated, but it is not thought to be terrorist-related. It is the worst mass shooting in Swedish history.

Campus Risbergska is a school for adults who have not graduated from high school. It also provides Swedish lessons for immigrants and houses an upper secondary school.

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