Sweden: Gunfire Reported in Uppsala with Multiple Victims

An incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon (April 29, 2025) in Uppsala, Sweden. A large-scale police operation is currently underway in the city, located approximately 70 kilometers north of Stockholm, following reports of gunshot victims in a central square. Strong police forces have cordoned off Vaksala Square and surrounding streets as they search for the perpetrators. ‘I heard 5 or 6 gunshots,’ stated a local resident to the newspaper Aftonbladet. Magnus Jansson Clarin, a representative of the local police department, confirmed that the call center received several reports of gunfire, though details about the circumstances remain unclear. Among other resources, a police helicopter is assisting in the operation. ‘Several people were found with injuries indicative of gunshots,’ reported the police.