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Two injured in shooting near mosque in southern Sweden

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Two injured in shooting near mosque in southern Sweden
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Two people were injured on Friday in a shooting near a mosque in the southern Swedish city of Örebro, according to police reports.

 Authorities confirmed they have launched a preliminary investigation into suspected attempted murder. “Two people were injured following this shooting,” the police stated in an official release, without providing details on the circumstances or whether the suspect has been arrested.

 The incident took place in a public area close to the mosque, raising concerns among local residents about community safety. Sweden has  faced a rise in gun-related violence in recent years, prompting calls for stronger security measures and tighter control of illegal firearms.



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