Three people have been killed in a shooting in the Swedish city of Uppsala, police have confirmed, the BBC reports.
The shooting took place at a hair salon close to Vaksala Square in the center of the city, local media reported. The shooter, who fled on a scooter, is still on the run, according to the reports.
Officers have cordoned off a large area and a murder investigation is under way.
The incident happened on the eve of the Walpurgis spring festival, which brings large crowds onto the streets of Uppsala, a city located north of the capital Stockholm, and known for its university.
