The Riksdag flies its flag at half-mast

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The Riksdag is flying its flag at half-mast today following the tragedy in Örebro. The flag will be flown at half-mast from 9 a.m. 

“It is with deep sorrow and great dismay that I received the shocking news of the large number of dead and injured in the school shooting in Örebro. My thoughts are with all the victims, their relatives and friends, as well as everyone who has been working to deal with the harrowing situation – teachers, other school staff, the police, rescue services and health professionals”, says the Speaker Andreas Norlén.