Sweden reels after deadly mass shooting at education center

Sweden is mourning after a gunman killed 10 people at an adult education center in Örebro before taking his own life. Authorities are piecing together what led to the country's deadliest mass shooting.

Police identified the suspect as a 35-year-old man who had been unemployed for nearly a decade. His name has not been released by police.

The attack took place at Risbergska adult education center, where the gunman opened fire on students and staff. Örebro County Police Chief Lars Wirén described the scene.

"The police officers who arrived at the scene have spoken about what could be described as an inferno. Dead people, injured people, screams and smoke," Wirén said at a press conference.

Officers did not fire their weapons but were targeted by the suspect, police said.

The lead investigator, Ana Bergkvist confirmed the shooter died by suicide when asked about his cause of death.

"He shot himself," Bergkvist said.

Authorities say the suspect was armed with three weapons, multiple rounds of ammunition, and a knife. Witnesses reported he changed into military-style clothing in a campus bathroom before the attack.

Six survivors remain at Örebro University Hospital. Most are in serious but stable condition, officials said. 

Outside the school, families gathered in grief. Some are still waiting for confirmation of their loved ones' fates.

Patrick Lungstrom, an Örebro resident, expressed his sorrow: "Sweden has always been a very peaceful country to live in. It's not like that anymore because we get a lot of criminality and violence," he said.

Outside the suspect's apartment, police continued their investigation after the shooting. Residents described him as a recluse.

Sulemani, who works at the building's leasing office, recalled the police response.

"There was a lot of police, and they were in here and asked for the key to come into the building, and we decided to close," he said.

Flags were lowered in Örebro as the city held vigils for the victims. Candles lined the streets near the school. The tragedy has left the nation in shock.

Authorities continue their investigation, searching for clues about the shooter's motives. As Örebro tries to heal, Sweden faces painful questions about violence and security in the country.