22 Dec 2021 | 11:55 AM UTC
Sweden: Police respond to security incident in Kungsholmen, Stockholm, Dec. 22
Police responding to apparent shooting in Kungsholmen area of Stockholm, Sweden, Dec. 22; localized disruptions likely in coming hours.
Event
Police are responding to a security incident in the Kungsholmen area of Stockholm as of the early afternoon Dec. 22. Unconfirmed reports suggest that a shooting took place in the lobby of the Hotel Fridhemsplan at around 11:45; at least one person has been wounded. The motive behind the incident is currently unclear, but is likely to have been related to personal or criminal reasons rather than terrorism.
Advice
Allow additional time for travel in the Kungsholmen area in the coming hours. Report any suspicious objects or activity to the police.
