Overview

• The shooting occurred on April 29, 2025, near Vaksala Square in Uppsala, Sweden, leaving three people aged 15–20 dead and others injured.
• A 16-year-old suspect was detained early on April 30 on murder charges, with police conducting an intensive investigation including door-to-door inquiries and evidence analysis.
• Witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots and seeing a masked assailant flee the scene on an electric scooter, prompting a large-scale police response including helicopters and cordons.
• Authorities are exploring whether the shooting is linked to gang-related violence, though no motive has been confirmed yet.
• The attack occurred on the eve of the Walpurgis spring festival, a major public event in Uppsala, raising concerns about public safety during large gatherings.