The Swedish Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer commented on Monday night the shooting in Sweden. – There has been a brutal act of violence in central Uppsala. Police have confirmed that three people have lost their lives, he tells Uppsala Nya Tidning. He adds that the shooting takes place right in advance of the Valborg night, a Catholic anniversary celebrating Saint Valborg. – What has happened is extremely serious. The police are on the scene and an intensive investigation is underway. The Ministry of Justice is in close contact with the police and follows the development closely, says the Minister of Justice.



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