At least six people have been injured in a shooting at a school campus in central Sweden, with five suffering gunshot wounds, local officials report. Four have undergone surgery, and one remains in critical condition.
Police believe one of the hospitalized individuals may be the perpetrator and have warned that there could be more injured victims.
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson described the incident as "a very painful day" for the nation.
Initially, students and staff were kept inside buildings while police searched for the attacker. They are now being evacuated.
The shooting occurred at a school for adults, though children's schools are also located on the premises.
Authorities first issued a warning to avoid the area at 13:20 local time (12:20 GMT). Shortly after, police confirmed four people had been shot before revising the number to five.
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