A peaceful day in Gothenburg was disrupted on Thursday when an office of the Israeli military technology company, Elbit Systems, was targeted in a shooting incident. Swedish police swiftly responded to reports of a shooting \"against an Israeli object in Kalleback,\" a coastal area in southwestern Gothenburg.
Fortunately, no injuries were reported following the incident. Authorities have apprehended a young suspect believed to be under the age of 15, according to local newspaper Aftonbladet.
Police spokesperson Fredrik Svedemyr confirmed that an investigation has been initiated, categorizing the incident as an \"attempted murder\" and an \"aggravated weapons crime.\" The community remains on alert as authorities continue to examine the motives behind the attack.
This incident highlights the challenges faced by international firms operating abroad and underscores the importance of security measures in safeguarding workplaces. As investigations proceed, the local community and global stakeholders watch closely to understand the implications of this troubling event.
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