Uppsala shooting: police hunt under way after three people killed

A tragic shooting in Uppsala, a Swedish university city, resulted in the deaths of three individuals. Witnesses reported hearing multiple shots around 5pm, with people running in various directions. Authorities are investigating the incident, which included a masked suspect spotted fleeing on an electric scooter. The event occurred as the city was gearing up to celebrate Valborg, a spring bonfire festival. Police confirmed the fatalities and are conducting a high-intensity operation near Vaksala Square after receiving reports of loud noises that seemed like gunfire.