Many people were killed and many more were injured by a man who used a bow and arrow to launch attacks in the Norwegian city of Kongsberg. The alleged perpetrator was arrested, police said, without disclosing his identity at this time.
The state-run NRK channel reported late at night that at least five people were dead, but Norwegian police have not yet made an official announcement.
According to information transmitted by local media, the perpetrator started the attack inside the Coop Extra supermarket and continued inside the city. According to TV2, the man also carried a knife and other weapons.
Police Chief Evid Aas said "many people have died and many have been injured", without giving the exact number of victims. However, he referred to several places where crime was committed, noting that a large area has been cordoned off and residents have been ordered to stay in their homes.
The injured were taken to hospital, but there is no information about their condition.
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A man has been arrested by the police after shooting and killing multiple people with a bow and arrow. pic.twitter.com/hGIyDv5tqp- AEROSINT Division PSF (@PSFAERO) October 13, 2021
BREAKING NEWS: Several people have died and several others injured after a bow and arrow attack in #Kongsberg, Norway. One suspect is in custody. Hospital nearby on standby, according to https://t.co/ELWAX5oG0E.
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Terrorist attack;
Asked if the police thought it was a terrorist attack, Aivas Aas said: "Time will tell what kind of motive there was for this action," but added that "it is natural to investigate whether it is a terrorist attack."
Authorities believe the perpetrator was a "lone wolf" and acted alone, noting that they consider the incident very serious.
According to information from local media, an eyewitness saw the perpetrator running with the police following him and that shots were heard. He also saw a woman injured on the ground shouting for help.
BREAKING: Several people have been killed and others have been injured in bow and arrow attacks in Norway, according to the police.
A suspect has reportedly been apprehended.
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