Stockholm, April 30 -- Three people were killed in a shooting incident in Sweden's Uppsala on Tuesday.

Police have detained a 16-year-old suspected of shooting.

According to Swedish police, three victims were aged between 15-20 years. Officers have conducted door-to-door inquiries to gather additional information from witnesses. Police said the family members of the victims have not yet been informed.

A large police operation was being conducted after the shooting near Vaksala Square in Uppsala, public broadcaster SVT reported. It further stated that the suspect is believed to have fled the scene of the incident on an electric scooter.

People reported hearing loud bangs that resembled gunshots in the area. Several people sustained inj...