Authorities confirmed a tragic shooting incident in Uppsala, Sweden, that resulted in the deaths of three people. The attack occurred at a hair salon near Vaksala Square, and the shooter, who escaped on a scooter, is still at large. As a precaution, police employed a helicopter in the search and have halted train services in the vicinity. Witnesses reported hearing gunfire, likening it to explosions. Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer condemned the attack as a "brutal act of violence." Swedish police, while acknowledging public concern due to the upcoming Walpurgis celebrations, deemed the case an "isolated incident" and assure the community that there is no ongoing threat. The identities of both the victims and shooter remain undisclosed as fears of increasing gun violence in Sweden persist.
**Shooting in Uppsala Claims Three Lives; Suspect at Large**
**Shooting in Uppsala Claims Three Lives; Suspect at Large**
A deadly shooting near Vaksala Square in Uppsala, Sweden has left three individuals deceased with the attacker still on the run.
Authorities responded rapidly to the incident, which took place just before the Walpurgis spring festival, drawing heightened concern over public safety. Eyewitness accounts describe alarming gunfire sounds, while police have launched an extensive manhunt for the assailant.
