Swedish police shoot armed man outside Royal Palace in Stockholm
Police shoot man outside Royal Palace in Stockholm

Swedish police have shot a man outside the Royal Palace in Stockholm after he allegedly had a weapon and was acting aggressively.

Incident at the Royal Palace

The shooting took place on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, with police rushing to the scene. The man was reportedly armed and behaved aggressively, prompting officers to open fire.

Police response

Authorities have not yet released further details about the man's condition or the circumstances leading up to the shooting. More updates are expected to follow as the investigation continues.