Oslo police believe mass shooting that killed 2 and injured 14 was terror attack

Oslo police believe mass shooting that killed 2 and injured 14 was terror attack

LONDON -- Two people were shot and killed and 14 were injured early Saturday in a nightclub in Oslo, Norway, in what Oslo Police now suspect was a terror attack.

Authorities say the gunman opened fire at a nightclub located in the center of Oslo that is popular within the LGBTQ community called The London Pub.

No further details have been released about the condition about the 14 people wounded in the attack.

Police secure the area after a shooting in Oslo on June 25, 2022. - Two people were killed and several others seriously wounded in a shooting in central Oslo, Norwegian police said on June 25.

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Following the shooting, Oslo Pride confirmed that it has been advised by authorities to cancel the annual Pride parade and other Pride events that had been scheduled for this weekend.

"Oslo Pride therefore urges everyone who planned to participate or watch the parade to not show up. All events in connection with Oslo Prides are canceled," Oslo Pride organizers said on the official Facebook page of the event.

Oslo Police have not yet released any information on the suspect involved in the shooting.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

ABC News’ Ahmad Hemingway and Will Gretsky contributed to this report.

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