Sweden school shooting: Five people shot at school in rebro
CNNFEB 20
Approximately 10 Shot at Swedish Adult School
Above: Members of the emergency services at the Risbergska School in Orebro, Sweden, on Feb. 4, 2025. Image copyright: Kicki Nilsson/Contributor/TT News Agency/AFP via Getty Images
The Spin
Narrative A
While school shootings are rare in Sweden, nearly 300 shootings killed at least 44 people in 2024. Tuesday's attack highlights a serious escalation in Sweden's security challenges, coming amid an ongoing wave of gang-related violence and bombings that have plagued the country. It raises concerns about the safety of educational institutions and the need to close smuggling routes for illegal weapons.
Narrative B
It was a harrowing day for all of Sweden, especially for the adult education center that serves as a crucial institution for immigrants learning Swedish and vulnerable individuals completing their education. However, it's wrong to raise doubts and create panic when the police are still investigating the horrific crime.