Uppsala: Three people were killed and several others injured in the city of Uppsala, Sweden, as a result of a shooting, according to Swedish police today, Tuesday. The authorities have not provided any additional details about the circumstances of the incident.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, Swedish police said in a statement that they received calls from citizens who heard sounds resembling gunshots in the city center. Emergency services have been deployed to the scene to manage the situation and assist those affected.

The police added that several people were found with injuries consistent with gunfire. The area has been cordoned off, and an investigation has been launched by the Swedish police to determine the cause and perpetrators of the shooting.