Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:56pm on 29 Apr 2025,Tuesday International
Three people were killed in a shooting at a hair salon near Vaksala Square in Uppsala, Sweden. The shooter, who fled the scene on a scooter, remains at large. A large police cordon has been established, and a murder investigation is underway. The incident occurred on the eve of the Walpurgis spring festival, drawing large crowds to the area. Police are conducting a major search for the suspect, including the use of a helicopter. Train services were briefly halted to prevent the shooter from escaping. The rising frequency of gang-related violence in Sweden has raised national concerns. (PC: BBC)