Attack at Örebro mosque during Friday prayers

Explosions and gunfire disrupted Friday prayers at a mosque in Örebro, with authorities reporting injuries and a police manhunt.

Sweden mosque shooting shocks Örebro during Friday prayers

Explosions and gunshots disrupted Friday prayers at a mosque in Örebro, Sweden, this afternoon as emergency services were sent to the scene. Police say at least two people were shot and a search for a suspect is under way while the public is urged to avoid the area. Rescue crews and an ambulance attended, and local media report the casualty count may rise as the investigation continues.

Earlier this summer Sweden was described as the EU's gun crime capital, a context police say is relevant to ongoing efforts to disrupt criminal networks and reduce violence across the country. Officials stress that information is still developing and that authorities are working to provide secure, factual updates to the public.

The incident tests how Sweden protects spaces of worship and how authorities communicate during crises. In a moment of fear, clear and credible information becomes as important as the immediate police response. The event also reframes the country’s broader debate about gun violence, public safety, and social cohesion, a discourse that has intensified as police seek to deter criminal networks.

As investigations unfold, the focus will turn to the effectiveness of emergency coordination, the sharing of information with communities most affected, and measures to prevent a repeat of violence in religious or community spaces. The episode could influence policy discussions on security at public spaces and the resources allocated to policing and crisis communication.

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Facts will come from investigators as details emerge.