Flowers, candles, and royal tributes: Sweden grieves after mass shooting in Orebro

Flowers and candles are laid in front of a school in Orebro, Sweden, where a mass shooting took place, claiming 10 lives along with the suspected gunman. The incident marks the deadliest mass shooting in the country’s history. (AP photo)

Sweden’s King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia visited the site of the tragedy on Wednesday. They placed flowers at a memorial near the adult education centre, expressing their grief. "We are very shocked," the king said, adding that those affected by the tragedy "are not alone." (AP photo)

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson also joined the royal family at the site. He laid flowers at the memorial and expressed solidarity with the grieving community. (AP photo)

The shooting unfolded on Tuesday at an adult education centre in Orebro, a city west of Stockholm. Authorities confirmed that 11 people were killed, including the suspected shooter. (AP photo)

The attack has sent shock waves through Sweden, a country long known for its safety and high living standards. Communities are struggling to come to terms with the tragedy as they wait for answers. (AP photo)

Although Sweden was once considered one of the safest countries in Europe, recent years have seen a rise in gun violence. Statistics show that the country now has one of the highest per capita rates of gun violence in the European Union. (AP photo)

In the wake of the tragedy, residents of Orebro have come together to support one another. Vigils and memorials are being held as the community tries to heal from the trauma of the deadliest mass killing in Sweden’s history. (AP photo)