Sweden’s King Carl Gustaf, Queen Silvia, and Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson were visibly somber during their visit to the school in Örebro, where 11 people tragically lost their lives in a shooting on Tuesday, February 4.

The horrific attack unfolded after many students had gone home following a national exam.

 Sweden’s King Carl Gustaf addressed the media on Wednesday (5 February) saying Swedish people are "shocked over this tragic incident."

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Sweden's King Carl Gustaf visits site of Örebro school shooting which left 11 dead