Two people have been killed and another seriously injured after a shooter opened fire on a hunting party in southern Norway, according to police.
The shooting occurred Sunday near Halden, a city in southeastern Norway located about 96 kilometers (60 miles) from Oslo and close to the Swedish border. Emergency services rushed to the scene following reports that a person had opened fire on the group.
Police said the suspected shooter was arrested at the scene and is not believed to have been a member of the hunting party. The seriously injured victim was transported by air to a hospital for medical treatment.
Authorities have not yet provided further details about the suspect, the circumstances that led to the shooting or a possible motive. Police are expected to continue investigating the incident and gathering information from witnesses.
The attack has shocked the local community, with emergency services securing the area while investigators work to establish exactly what happened.
The incident took place in a rural area near Halden, where hunting activities are common. Police have not indicated whether the victims and suspect knew one another or whether the shooting was targeted.
As of the latest reports, authorities had not released the identities of the victims or provided additional information about the condition of the injured person beyond describing the injuries as serious.
The shooting adds to concerns about gun violence and public safety, although Norway generally has relatively low levels of violent crime compared with many other countries.
Police are expected to provide further information as the investigation develops.
For now, authorities are urging the public to rely on official information while investigators work to determine the circumstances surrounding the deadly attack.
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