In Sweden, the residence of the suspect connected to the nation’s deadliest mass shooting is marked by shattered glass and police tape. Chief Investigator Anna Bergqvist confirmed that police have yet to identify the suspect’s family, though they have made contact with relatives. The alleged shooter, Andersson, was not previously known to the police and had no gang affiliations or ideological motives. Neighbours, including PJ Samuelsson, expressed shock at the events, revealing they had never seen or heard from Andersson, who had lived among them since May.
The attacker held a gun licence for four firearms, all of which were confiscated. Bergqvist mentioned that while some information hints at a possible connection to the school where the incident occurred, further investigation is required. The shooting claimed the lives of ten victims with varied backgrounds, and the motive remains undisclosed.
In the aftermath, candlelight vigils have emerged as the community mourns, with many expressing disbelief over the tragedy. Community members and even Sweden’s Prime Minister joined in paying respects, emphasising the profound emotional toll this event has taken. The rarity of school shootings in Sweden adds to the sense of collective grief, as locals grapple with the violent disruption of their previously peaceful lives.