Over 100 Victim Compensation Claims Filed Following Örebro School Shooting
Over 100 individuals seek victim compensation after the Örebro school shooting.
Key Points
- • Over 100 people have applied for crime victim compensation after the shooting.
- • Compensation claims are for pain, suffering, and personal integrity violations.
- • Around 500 individuals are recognized as victims by the police.
- • The shooting resulted in 10 fatalities and 6 injuries.
In the wake of the tragic Örebro school shooting that occurred in February 2025, over 100 individuals have formally applied for crime victim compensation through the Crime Victim Authority (Brottsoffermyndigheten). These applications are mainly from those who were present at Risbergska skolan during the incident, which claimed the lives of 10 individuals and left 6 others injured. The claims focus on compensation for pain, suffering, and violations of personal integrity.
Police authorities have identified approximately 500 individuals as victims in connection with the shooting, making it one of the largest cases ever managed by the Crime Victim Authority. The response to the incident continues to evolve as more applications are expected, reflecting the profound impact of the tragedy on the community and those directly affected.