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
Belgian security and interior minister Bernard Quintin visited the scene of this morning’s shooting in Brussels, and said in a social media post that “there is no place for violence.”
“This government will apply zero tolerance to any form of crime,” he added.
(Reminder: he’s talking about the new government formed only this Monday.)
Pas de place pour la violence à Bruxelles et dans nos grandes villes. Cela a assez duré!
Ce gouvernement appliquera la tolérance zéro face à toute forme de criminalité. pic.twitter.com/ZUMwNZFMKm
— Bernard Quintin (@BernardQuintin_) February 5, 2025
Gunmen fire weapons outside Brussels metro station – video
No indication of terrorist motive in Brussels – prosecutor’s office
At this early stage of investigation, there is no indication of a terrorist motive for the Brussels shooting, the Public Prosecutor’s Office confirmed to the Guardian.
In an emailed statement, it confirmed that the police was alerted to the shooting around 6am local time.
Several shotgun cartridges were secured at the scene.
The investigation is continuing after CCTV cameras showed two suspects fleeing into the metro tunnels.
No arrests have been made at this stage. No one was injured.
Örebro attack ‘forever mark a dark day in Swedish history,’ PM Kristersson says
Miranda Bryant
Nordic correspondent
Swedish prime minister Ulf Kristersson has said Tuesday will “forever mark a dark day in Swedish history” as he urged the country to come together as a nation.
He invited party leaders to a meeting on Thursday where the justice minister and the police authority will update them on the latest information about the shooting. The meeting will begin with a minute’s silence.
Kristersson said:
Tuesday, 4 February, will forever mark a dark day in Swedish history.
Today, people have woken up to unimaginable sadness and pain. For those who have lost a loved one, life will never be the same again.
We are a country in mourning and we must all come together – as a nation, as fellow human beings and as leaders of the parties in the Riksdag.
Together, we must help the injured and their families to bear the grief and weight of this day. That is why it is important for me to invite the party leaders of the Riksdag to the meeting tomorrow.
He also said that a national minute silence will be held at a later stage, with further information to follow.
Not all victims of yesterday’s attack in Örebro have yet been identified.
The Swedish Board of Forensic Medicine has just confirmed in a press statement that it will be involved in the process through its DVI (Disaster Victim Identification) work.
Swedish prime minister, justice minister to visit Örebro
Swedish prime minister Ulf Kristersson and justice minister Gunnar Strömmer will visit Örebro today, the government has confirmed.
Just like the royals, they will also take part in a memorial service at a local church.
No injuries in Brussels – local media quoting police
Belgian Le Soir daily is reporting there are no injuries after the Brussels shooting, quoting a local police spokesperson. Officers are searching the area as they try to find the suspects.
Local media are suggesting the shooting could be linked to drug gang activities in the area.
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.
