A gunman dressed as a policeman opened fire at a summer youth camp on the island of Utoya, killing as many as 30 people.
Authorities believe it is the same man linked to the bombing in Oslo.
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As Reported BY SkyNews:
As many as 30 people are feared dead in a shooting at a Norwegian youth camp after a bomb in the capital Oslo killed at least seven. Shots were fired by a man dressed as a police officer at a youth meeting of the ruling Labour Party in Utoya – an island on the outskirts near the capital.
An eyewitness reported seeing between 25 and 30 bodies. Police have confirmed that nine or ten people were killed, but said that is a preliminary figure. They said they thought there could also be explosives on the island. Around 600 people were believed to be taking part in the summer camp – most of whom were teenagers aged between 14 and 18. One man was arrested after the incident – he was described as tall and blonde, and spoke fluent Norwegian. Sky sources said he was shot and wounded during the arrest.
SOURCE: SKYNEWS
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As many as 600 people ― mainly teenagers ― were at the summer youth camp.
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An aerial view of Utoya Island where the second attack took place today.
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The shooting took place on Utoya island ― the site of a summer youth camp.