In a tragic turn of events, Sweden has been shaken by its deadliest mass shooting at the Risbergska school campus.
On a fateful day, a 35-year-old unemployed man opened fire, killing ten people, including immigrants like Salim Iskef, a 29-year-old who fled war in Syria in 2015 seeking a better future in Sweden. The shooter, a former student, legally owned multiple firearms and took his own life during the attack. Authorities are investigating whether the attack was hate-motivated, as the campus serves many immigrant students taking Swedish language and vocational courses.
Friends and family mourn the loss of lives like Camila, a 52-year-old mother of three studying to become a nursing assistant, and Neevi, a friend of one of the victims, who shared, \"She was one of a kind, she always laughed at silly things.\"
Among those injured, several remain hospitalized in serious but stable condition. Rhea, a student, expressed her sorrow, saying, \"I was lucky that I left before it happened. But sad so many people lost their lives.\"
The incident has ignited a national debate on gun laws and the rise of extremism in Sweden. With increasing far-right rhetoric, many fear that hateful words have escalated into deadly actions.
At a heartfelt vigil, mourners lit candles, placed flowers, and held Swedish flags in memory of the victims. As the nation searches for answers, the community rallies together, hoping to prevent such tragedies in the future.
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Sweden debates guns and extremism after its deadliest mass shooting
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