Five individuals eliminated in attack with weapon in Norway

At least 5 individuals have actually passed away after they were shot by an assailant equipped with a weapon inNorway

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A 37- year-old Danish guy was jailed and charged after a suspect marauded through the town of Kongsberg last night, arbitrarily shooting at victims.

The guy is thought to have actually begun his rampage in a Coop grocery store, and after that walked the town targeting others. Several others were hurt, consisting of a law enforcement officer.

Police chief Oeyvind Aas stated: ‘The guy has actually been captured … from the info we now have, this individual performed these actions alone.

‘Several people have been injured and several are dead.’

He included that it was ‘natural’ to think about whether this was an act of terrorism, however that it was prematurely to come to conclusions.

Police are thinking about whether other weapons aside from the weapon might have been utilized in addition.

There has actually been a significant action from emergency situation services with armed cops, helicopters and more than 10 ambulances on scene.

Local media stated that the guy initially opened fire in a Coop Extra grocery store.

The attacks then apparently occurred throughout a larger location as the guy walked the town of 28,000 in the south east of the nation.

Police stated the male suspect had actually been apprehended and required to a police headquarters.

British Ambassador to Norway Richard Wood tweeted: ‘Police verifying that 5 individuals have actually been eliminated in #Kongsberg and numerous hurt consisting of a police officer.

‘A shocking incident. Sincere condolences to those affected.’

Minister of justice and public security Monica Maeland has actually been upgraded on the attacks and is keeping an eye on the scenario, the federal government stated.

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