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03 Mar 2023 | 07:35 PM UTC

Sweden: Major police operation reported after at least four people injured in shooting incident in Oxie area of Malmo March 3

FLASH: At least four people shot in Oxie area of Malmo, Sweden, March 3, prompting major police operation.

Critical

Event

Police are responding to a shooting incident that left at least four people injured in the vicinity of a grocery store in the Oxie area of Malmo March 3. Police have set up roadblocks and closed the central Oxie area to traffic; significant transport and business disruptions are likely in the area over the coming hours. Authorities did not immediately confirm any arrests in connection with the shooting.

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

Advice

Avoid the area until police give the all-clear. Allow for additional travel time and seek alternative routes that bypass Oxie. Heed the instructions of security personnel.