Örebro is the seventh-largest city in Sweden, the seat of Örebro Municipality, and capital of Örebro County. It is situated by the Närke Plain, near the lake Hjälmaren, a few kilometers inland along the small river Svartån, and has a population of approximately 126,000 in the city proper. It is one of the largest inland hubs of the country, and a major logistic and commercial operating site.
Investigators had not uncovered a definitive motive behind the bloodshed by Thursday. Police said there were no warnings..
Swedish police say that about 10 people including the gunman were killed during a shooting at an adult education centre.
