Two people were found seriously injured in a Västerås neighborhood on Monday evening. Passersby discovered the victims in Södra Gryta around 10 PM and alerted authorities.
Police spokesperson Magnus Jansson Klarin said in a statement that the individuals were found in a residential area with mixed housing. The neighborhood contains apartment buildings and row houses.
Authorities suspect a serious violent crime occurred. Police deployed substantial resources to the scene throughout Monday evening. They cordoned off the entire area as part of their investigation.
Officers are searching for suspects and conducting door-to-door inquiries. Police are asking anyone with relevant information to contact them immediately.
Emergency services transported both injured people to hospital by ambulance. Their current conditions remain unknown.
By midnight, police confirmed several investigative measures were underway in the area. These included continued door-knocking operations and witness interviews.
Forensic technicians are en route to the crime scene to gather evidence. The violent nature of this incident in a typically quiet residential area suggests this was not a random act.
Anyone with information can contact Swedish police at 114 14.