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13 Oct 2021 | 07:21 PM UTC

Norway: Bow-and-arrow attack kills several people in Kongsberg Oct. 13; suspect apprehended

FLASH: Bow-and-arrow attack kills several people in Kongsberg, Norway, Oct. 13; police arrest suspect. Avoid the area.

Warning

Event

A bow-and-arrow attack reportedly killed several people and wounded an unspecified number of others in Kongsberg late Oct. 13. Authorities have apprehended the suspect; police believe the assailant acted alone. Officials did not immediately confirm whether the attack is terror related.

A heightened security presence and lingering transport disruptions are likely around the scene of the attack over the coming hours.

This is a developing situation; additional information will be issued as warranted.

Advice

Avoid the affected area. Prepare for lingering transport disruptions around the scene of the incident; consider taking alternative routes.