Shots Fired at Residential Building in Västerås

Police confirmed shots were fired at a residential building in Västerås, Sweden. Multiple witnesses reported hearing loud bangs late Tuesday evening. Officers found evidence confirming gunfire at the scene. Police spokesperson Magnus Jansson Klarin said the exact number of shots remains unclear. Authorities cordoned off the area and launched a major manhunt. Numerous patrols are searching for suspected perpetrators. No injuries have been reported in the incident. Police are investigating the case as serious unlawful threats and serious weapons offenses. Västerås is Sweden's sixth largest city located about 100 kilometers west of Stockholm. Gun violence in Swedish residential areas has become increasingly concerning in recent years. This incident follows a pattern of escalating weapons crimes in Swedish urban centers.