A tragic shooting at a hair salon in Uppsala left three dead during the city’s Walpurgis Night celebrations in Uppsala, Sweden on April 29. The attacker, wearing a mask, fled on an electric scooter. Police have launched a homicide investigation. Officials condemned the act, calling it a serious threat to public safety. The incident adds to growing concerns over rising violence in Sweden.
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00:00A tragic shooting occurred at approximately 5.04 p.m. local time near Vaxala Square in central Uppsala of Sweden, resulting in the deaths of three individuals on April 29th.
00:15The incident took place inside a hair salon where witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots and observing people fleeing the area.
00:30Authorities have launched a homicide investigation and are currently searching for a masked suspect who was seen leaving the scene on an electric scooter.
00:38The motive behind the attack remains unclear and police have not yet identified the victims.
00:44The shooting coincided with Walpurgis Night, a traditional spring festival that draws large crowds to Uppsala, heightening concerns over public safety.
00:59Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer condemned the violence, stating a brutal act of violence has occurred in central Uppsala. What has happened is extremely serious.
01:16This incident adds to Sweden's ongoing struggle with gang-related violence, which has seen a rise in shootings and bombings across the country.
01:24In February, a mass shooting in Urobro claimed 10 lives, marking one of the deadliest attacks in recent years.