Bergqvist addressed a news conference on Thursday and revealed startling details about the perpetrator who was discovered inside the school. She stated, “We have a perpetrator who was found inside the school and he was not known to us from before. He has a gun license for four guns and all these four guns have been confiscated. Three of those weapons were next to him when police secured him inside the building.” Bergqvist further added that there is information suggesting a potential connection between the perpetrator and the school. She mentioned, “There is information that he is somehow connected to the school, that he may have attended this school before. But that is also something that we need to look deeper into to be able to fully confirm.”
The tragic incident resulted in the loss of 10 victims with diverse nationalities, ages, and genders. Despite ongoing investigations, no motive has been officially confirmed yet. The community was enveloped in grief and shock as mourners gathered at a candlelight vigil held by a busy road near a small housing estate and the school where the tragic events unfolded.
During the vigil, emotions were raw as people paid their respects with candles, flowers, and heartfelt notes honoring the victims. Jenny Samuelsson, who tragically lost her sister-in-law, Camille, in the shooting, expressed her disbelief and sorrow. Camille, who was studying to become a nurse, symbolized the innocence and potential lost in the senseless act of violence. Jenny struggled to comprehend the magnitude of her loss, questioning the inexplicable tragedy that had befallen her family.
The somber scene was illuminated by hundreds of flickering candles as individuals of all ages came together in solidarity. Personal tributes and messages adorned the makeshift memorial, reflecting the collective mourning and remembrance of those who perished in the massacre. The profound impact of the incident was evident as even close friends, like the two 17-year-old boys who reunited at the vigil, grappled with the shock and horror of the unfolding events.
Amidst the sorrow and disbelief, the community sought solace and unity in honoring the memories of the victims. The outbreak of violence in an otherwise peaceful Swedish city had shattered the tranquility of the residents, prompting a wave of empathy and support for those affected by the tragic loss.
