Sweden: 1 dead after shooting in Orebro mosque, manhunt for shooter continues

The suspect behind the shooting is yet to be arrest and a manhunt for the same is underway.

Updated on: Aug 15, 2025, 23:07:52 IST

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One person has died and another injured after a shooting incident occurred at a mosque in Orebro. As per local reports, the incident occurred during the Friday prayers at the mosque.

Police on scene outside a mosque after a shooting in Orebro, Sweden. The police have classified the shooting incident as "attempted murder". (AP)

Swedish Police have confirmed that of the two injured, a 25-year-old man was declared dead by hospital authorities. The suspect behind the shooting is yet to be arrest and a manhunt for the same is underway.

The shooting came to light after a call regarding the incident came in at 1:45 p.m local time.

Rescue services and an ambulance have also been called to the scene. Furthermore, the police have classified the shooting incident as “attempted murder” linked to gang activity.

As per a report by Aftonbladet, police spokesperson said that officials are still trying to figure out whether the shooting was carried out by one person or several.

Orebro shooting | What we know so far

At least 2 people have been injured in the attack. Of this, one person, a 25-year-old man has succumbed to his injuries and was declared dead.
As per police, the incident was an “isolated one” and not directly aimed at the mosque.
The forest area near the mosque has been cordoned off amid the manhunt for the shooter.
"We are fully hunting the perpetrator right now. We are of course doing this by gathering information through witness interviews and we are conducting extensive investigative work with internal intelligence as we call it, Anders Dahlman, press spokesperson, Bergslagen police, was quoted as saying by SVT.
As the investigation continues, the police are probing a connection with a “criminal network environment.”
The mosque in Örebro has been closed for the evening due to the roadblocks. “Our members are encouraged to pray at home tonight. We would like to thank the blue light staff for their enormous effort,” the mosque said in a press release.

Second shooting to strike Orebro

Earlier this year, Sweden experienced its "worst mass shooting in history" after a gunman opened fire at the campus of an adult education centre in Orebro.

The February shooting resulted in the killing of 10 people, including the suspect gunman. The victims were identified as seven women and three men between the ages of 28 to 68 years.

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