Berlin. Two people were injured in a shooting near a mosque in Sweden, police said Friday.

Local media reported that at least one victim was taken to the hospital after being shot while leaving Friday prayers. The extent of the injuries remains unclear.

Police have launched a preliminary investigation into attempted murder. The suspect has not been arrested, and it is not yet known whether the mosque or specific individuals were the intended target.

Emergency services responded in large numbers, and authorities have urged the public to avoid the area.

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