The deadliest mass shooting in Sweden claimed the lives of seven women and three men, ranging from 28 to 68 years old, in Orebro. The attacker's identity was confirmed as a 35-year-old man named Rickard Andersson. He took his own life at the adult education center. Investigations revealed that he legally owned four rifles, with three recovered from the scene along with 10 empty magazines.
In response to the tragedy, Sweden's government announced intentions to tighten gun regulations to prevent such incidents in the future. As details of the victims emerged through their families and communities, stories like that of Salim Isker, a Syrian refugee studying at the center, highlighted the diverse backgrounds of those affected by the attack.
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson acknowledged the fear instilled in immigrant communities and called for unity in a social media post. The gunman's motive remains unknown, though video footage suggesting anti-immigrant sentiments surfaced. As discussions around gun laws unfolded, considerations were made to restrict access to firearms, especially emphasizing vetting for semi-automatic weapons like the AR-15.