A teenage boy has been seriously injured after a shooting at a school in Sweden, with police reportedly arresting a 14-year-old girl in connection with the incident.
Police launched a major operation in Södertälje after receiving reports of gunshots at a school in the Ronna area earlier today. Swedish broadcaster TV4 Nyheterna reports that police suspect the 14-year-old girl was responsible for the shooting and that she has since been arrested.
Police response and details
Police have released few details about what happened, but confirmed that a person had been found with gunshot wounds. Police spokesperson Robert Sennerdal said officers had been sent to Ronna after callers reported hearing "banging", with a serious crime suspected.
He said: "I can confirm that we have an operation in Ronna after callers reported banging. There is suspicion of a serious crime."
Arrest and injury
Local reports have claimed the teenage girl had escaped from a nearby treatment centre before the incident. She was reportedly carrying a weapon when officers arrested her, according to local media. The injured boy was taken for medical treatment and is understood to have suffered serious injuries.
Investigation ongoing
The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain unclear and police have not publicly confirmed a motive. The incident has prompted a major police response in the area as officers continue to investigate what happened.
