Prince Ricardo De La Cerda
King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden has spoken of his dismay and sadness following a shooting at a school in Örebro.
On February 4 2025, 11 people were killed and several more were injured in what is now the worst mass shooting in Swedish history.
Sweden’s king said his thoughts were with all those affected. Carl XVI Gustaf said he had learned of the shooting with ”dismay and sadness” and he sent his ”condolences to the families and friends of the deceased. Our thoughts at this moment also go to the injured and their relatives as well as others affected.”
Swedish police responded quickly and believe that the lone gunman is one of the dead on the scene. Several people remain in hospital with serious injuries.
Risbergska School is an adult education centre in the city west of Stockholm. Some of its students are those who haven’t previously completed their education while others are immigrants who are learning Swedish.
The Swedish Royal Court shared a statement from King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia in which he said ”With sadness and consternation, my family and I have received the information about the terrible atrocity in Örebro. Tonight we send our condolences to the families and friends of the deceased. Our thoughts at this moment also go to the injured and their relatives as well as others affected. My family and I want to express our great appreciation to the police, rescue and medical personnel who worked intensively to save and secure human lives on this dark day.”