02 Apr 2024 | 07:58 AM UTC
Finland: Police response ongoing in Vantaa April 2 following school shooting incident
Officials responding to shooting at the Viertolan Koulu school, Vantaa, Finland, April 2. Avoid the area.
Police are responding to a shooting incident at the Viertolan Koulu school in Vantaa early April 2. Initial reports indicate that several people are injured, and officials have arrested a suspect. There is no indication of the motive for the attack.
Authorities will likely maintain a tight security posture in the area over the coming hours while the emergency response and investigations continue. Localized traffic and business disruptions are probable.
Avoid the incident site until authorities give the all-clear. Allow additional time for travel through the affected area. Heed the instructions of security officials.
