Swedish police investigating shooting near Israeli target in Gothenburg

Swedish police say they are investigating a shooting near an Israeli target in the city of Gothenburg.

There are no reports of injuries, police said in a statement.

A young suspect was apprehended at the scene and a preliminary investigation into suspected attempted murder and serious weapons crime has been initiated, police add.

The shooting took place near a Swedish unit of Elbit Systems, Swedish public broadcaster SVT reports, citing police.

A police spokesperson declines to comment on the suspected target. Elbit Systems in Sweden did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

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