Queen Margrethe, Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark have released a statement after the tragic mall shooting in Copenhagen.
In a joint statement, they said: “Tonight we have received the shocking news about the serious incidents in Copenhagen earlier today.
“We do not yet know the full extent of the tragedy, but it is already clear that more people have lost their lives and that even more have been injured.
“Our thoughts and deepest sympathy are with the victims, their relatives and all those affected by the tragedy.
“The situation calls for unity and care, and we would like to thank the police, the emergency services and the health authorities for their quick and effective efforts during these hours.”
Several people have been killed and at least three hospitalised after a shooting inside the shopping centre Field’s in the Danish capital on Sunday, 3 July.
One person has been arrested. Copenhagen Head of Police Soren Thomassen told reporters at a news conference that the suspect is a 22-year-old ethnic Danish man.
Police have not ruled out terrorism, and an extensive investigation is ongoing.
The shooting in Copenhagen comes just a week after a terror attack in Oslo where a 42-year-old man shot and killed two and injured 21 in and around the popular London Pub in the Norwegian capital that was popular with the LGBT community. It took place in the early hours of Saturday, 25 June; the annual Pride Parade was due to take place later that day, but on police advice, it was cancelled out of fear of a copycat attack.
King Harald released a statement expressing his horror at the attack, and the Crown Prince Family laid flowers at a memorial outside the London Pub. Crown Princess Mette-Marit also attended a memorial service in the days following.
Queen Margrethe released a public letter of condolence to King Harald after the shooting, as did King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden.
