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Multiple people injured in shooting at Swedish market – reports Multiple people injured in shooting at Swedish market
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Several people have been seriously injured after a gunman reportedly opened fire at a market in Trelleborg, Sweden, according to local media. At least four have been seriously injured after at least one gunman reportedly opened fire at a market in Trelleborg, Sweden, according to local authorities, who launched a “major police operation” in response to the incident.
Local media reported that at least four people had been taken to hospital, while some reports suggested up to seven people might have been seriously injured. At least four people have been taken to hospital, local media report. The police initially said that the four victims suffered gunshot wounds, but have later clarified their statement.
“We have received several reports of a shooting in Trelleborg,” a police spokesman said, as quoted by British daily the Express. “When we arrived at the scene, several people with gunshot injuries were found.” “At least one has a shot injury, but some may have other injuries,” police spokesman Fredrik Bratt told reported, specifying that the types of wounds have not been confirmed yet. The four people injured are men, according to the police.
The police spokesman, Fredrik Bratt, added that multiple victims suffered “suspected gunshot” wounds.
The area of the incident is a central neighborhood full of multiple occupancy houses and shops. There is also a church and a number of open green spaces.
“We have received several reports of a shooting in Trelleborg,” the police spokesman had explained earlier, according to British daily the Express. “When we arrived at the scene, several people with gunshot injuries were found.”
“There were many shots. We saw someone running outside,” an eyewitness told the Swedish publication Expressen.“There were many shots. We saw someone running outside,” an eyewitness told the Swedish publication Expressen.
“I was at home at the computer when I heard a loud bang,” Aron Tydén – another person in the area – told the publication, claiming that he heard people running.“I was at home at the computer when I heard a loud bang,” Aron Tydén – another person in the area – told the publication, claiming that he heard people running.
Police have cordoned off the area, allowing ambulances through. Forensics team and a canine unit have also been dispatched to the scene of the incident. Police have cordoned off the area, allowing ambulances through. The victims were reportedly rushed to hospitals in Malmö and Lund. Forensics team and a canine unit have also been dispatched to the scene of the incident.
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