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Two dead and several seriously injured in shooting in Oslo
OSLO, Norway (AP) — A gunman who opened fire in Oslo’s nightlife district has killed two men and left more than 20 other people injured during the LGBTQ Pride festival in Norway’s capital.
The Norwegian security service called the attack early Saturday an “Islamist terror act” and raised the country’s terror alert level from “moderate” to “extraordinary,” the highest level. A suspect was arrested.
Investigators identified him as a 42-year-old Norwegian citizen originally from Iran. The security service’s acting chief says the gunman had a “long history of violence and threats,” as well as mental health issues.
A defense lawyer cautioned against speculating on on a motive but says the suspect “hasn’t denied” carrying out the attack.
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