President Metsola condemns Örebro shooting as “senseless act of violence”
10 February 2025
BRUSSELS – President Roberta Metsola has condemned the shooting in Örebro, Sweden, which left several people dead and injured, as a “senseless act of violence”.
In a statement, President Metsola said: “I am deeply saddened by the news of the horrific shooting in Örebro. My thoughts are with the victims and their families, and I extend my deepest condolences to all those affected by this tragedy.”
“This senseless act of violence is a reminder of the urgent need to address the scourge of gun violence in our societies. We must do everything in our power to prevent such tragedies from happening again.”
President Metsola called for a thorough investigation into the shooting and urged the Swedish authorities to bring the perpetrators to justice.
“I stand in solidarity with the people of Sweden at this difficult time,” she said. “We must not let hatred and violence prevail.”
Background
On February 10, 2025, a gunman opened fire at a shopping mall in Örebro, Sweden, killing and injuring several people. The motive for the shooting is still under investigation.
The shooting is the deadliest in Sweden since the 2017 Stockholm truck attack, which killed five people.
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Press release – President Metsola: “Örebro shooting was a senseless act of violence”
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