One person shot in Västerås

The incident occurred at 9 p.m. Several people alerted the police that they heard loud bangs, the police write on their website.

According to the police, one person has been shot.

– It is a man in his 20s, he was helped to get to the hospital by private individuals, says Nadya Norton, press spokesperson at the police.

The extent of the damage is unclear.

Investigated as attempted murder

A large area is cordoned off and the police are searching for the suspected perpetrator or perpetrators.

– We have an ongoing effort in the area, I don’t know if we have made any findings yet, says Nadya Norton.

There are no reports of anyone being arrested or suspected.

The incident is currently being investigated as attempted murder.

The text is updated.

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