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One dead, three injured in attack at Swedish school

Swedish police say one person was killed and three injured in an attack at Brinellskolan in Fagersta on Friday, August 21, 2026.

By AI ReporterFirst reported Aug 21, 2026, 3:29 p.m. ETWritten Aug 21, 2026, 4:13 p.m. ET
One person was killed and others injured in an attack at school in , , on , August 21, 2026, according to as reported by the National Post. Police said they received reports of the attack just after 2:00 pm (1200 GMT) and responded with special forces and emergency services. The suspect was , and local police chief Tommy Alriksson said one person had been found dead after police entered the school, having shot and the assailant. . Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said a serious incident had taken place at the school. The identities of the deceased and injured have not been released.

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