Just before eight o’clock, the police received an alarm from several callers who heard loud bangs and feared gunfire.
– Exactly how many shots are said to have been fired is unclear, but it is more than one in any case, says Johnny Gustavsson, press informer at the police.
Many witnesses in Eskilstuna
The suspected shooting happened in an area where several people were. Many called the police.
– We have received some witness information, but I cannot say what it consists of, says Johnny Gustavsson.
Recently, several shootings have occurred in Eskilstuna.
Previous shootings in Eskilstuna
Although Thursday night’s shooting may be connected to any of the previous incidents, the police do not want to comment.
– Now this has just happened, but such connections are something that will be looked at later, but I cannot say at the moment that it is connected to something else, or not, says Johnny Gustavsson.
The incident is currently being investigated as a serious weapons offense and attempted murder. According to the police, no one was physically injured.
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