What we know after police press conference – summary
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There has been no change to the death toll over night, with 11 dead, including the attacker.
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Six people remain in hospitals, of which five had gunshot wounds. Two remain in intensive care.
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Police believe the perpetrator shot himself.
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Police are progressing their investigation into the attacker and his possible motives, but cautions against speculation or disinformation online.
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No new details released on the circumstances or weapons used.
Key events
Police investigating shooting in Anderlecht, Brussels
Local Belgian media are reporting a shooting in Anderlecht, Brussels early this morning, with police trying to find the suspects who are understood to have flown towards the city’s metro network.
Brussels metro operator STIB/MIVB reported disruptions on the network, with three nearby stations closed on police orders.
UPDATE
⚠️ Interruption des métros 2 et 6, des trams 4, 10, 51 et 82
Les stations Gare du Midi, Clemenceau et Delacroix sont fermées sur ordre de la police.
🚇 Métro 2 et 6 sont interrompus entre Trône et Gare de l’Ouest.
🚋 Trams 4 et 10 sont interrompus entre Gare du Nord et…
— STIB-MIVB (@STIBMIVB) February 5, 2025
Örebro this morning – in pictures
Swedish royals to visit the scene later today
King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia will visit the scene of attack in Örebro later today, the royal palace announced.
They will visit the campus, and attend a memorial service in St. Nicolai church in the city centre.
What we know after police press conference – summary
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There has been no change to the death toll over night, with 11 dead, including the attacker.
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Six people remain in hospitals, of which five had gunshot wounds. Two remain in intensive care.
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Police believe the perpetrator shot himself.
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Police are progressing their investigation into the attacker and his possible motives, but cautions against speculation or disinformation online.
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No new details released on the circumstances or weapons used.
Police repeatedly refuse to disclose more details about the attacker or the weapons used, as they say the investigations is still active.
This concludes the press conference.
Attacker acted alone, police believe
County police chief Lars Wirén says more than 100 officers were involved in the response yesterday, and the investigation is supported at the national level with all resources it needs.
Police still believe the attacker acted alone, as they continue looking into his potential motives.
Two people remain in intensive care
Local public health chief Jonas Claesson says two out of five people with shot wounds remain in intensive care, but are now in stable condition.
All hospitalised are adults.
Police investigating attacker’s profile and motives
Police investigation is focusing on the attacker as officers want to understand the circumstances and his possible motives, Eid Forest says.
He urges witnesses to come forward and offer photos and videos from the scene to help with the investigation.
He also repeats the call to not spread rumours and disinformation.
No change to death toll, police say
Speaking at the press conference, local police chief Roberto Eid Forest confirms there has been no change to the death toll overnight.
Police press conference starts
You can watch it (in Swedish) below, and we will bring you the news lines here as soon as we have them.