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Police found no racist or radical motive behind the Swedish school shooting, suggesting mental health and financial issues may have driven the perpetrator.
The shooter who opened fire at a school in Sweden in February had no radical or racist views, according to police. The motive for the shooting in the city of Örebro remains unclear.
The 35-year-old perpetrator, Rickard Andersson, killed ten students and teachers at the adult education school on February 4 before taking his own life. Swedish Prime Minister Kristersson described it as "the worst shooting in the country's history."
Andersson was a former student of the school. A spokesperson described him as a recluse who legally owned four firearms. Police suggest mental health issues and financial troubles may have played a role, along with his suicidal intentions. The victims appeared to be chosen randomly.
