Sweden’s Worst Mass Shooting: Police Struggle to Find Motive
Investigation Update
Swedish police have conducted nearly 1,000 interviews in the investigation into the country’s worst mass shooting, which occurred on February 4.
The Shooting
On February 4, 35-year-old Rickard Andersson entered the Campus Risbergska adult education centre in the city of Orebro and shot dead 10 people before turning his gun on himself. The incident has left the community in shock and has raised questions about the motive behind the attack.
Motive Remains Unclear
Police have struggled to establish a clear motive for the shooting, despite conducting nearly 1,000 interviews. In a statement, police said that while the first month of the investigation was focused on gathering information, the focus has now shifted to analyzing the large amount of data available.
Investigation Progress
"We are mapping the suspect’s life as much as possible to understand him, find his motivation and rule out other perpetrators. We also look at his finances and digital traces as in any other case," said police operation commander Henrik Dahlstrom.
Investigation Timeline
- February 4: The shooting occurs at the Campus Risbergska adult education centre in Orebro, Sweden.
- Late February: Police warn that they may never know for sure what motivated the gunman.
- February 2025: Police establish that the perpetrator had been seen inside the education centre already at 10 am, roughly two hours before the shooting began.
- March 2025: Police continue to analyze data and investigate the motive behind the shooting.
Perpetrator’s Background
Police say Andersson had no prior criminal record and held a hunting license for four guns. The victims’ foreign backgrounds soon came to light when their names and photos were published in Swedish newspapers and on social media, sparking concern among the country’s immigrants.
Conclusion
The investigation into the mass shooting in Sweden is ongoing, and police are working to piece together the events leading up to the shooting. The motive behind the attack remains unclear, and police are analyzing data and investigating the perpetrator’s background to try to find a motive.
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Additional Information
- The victims’ names and photos have been published in Swedish newspapers and on social media, sparking concern among the country’s immigrants.
- Police are working to establish how the gunman spent the final hours before the shooting.
This article will be updated as more information becomes available.