UPDATE - At least 2 injured in shooting near mosque in southern Sweden: Reports

Several shots fired during Friday prayers near Orebro Mosque, according to initial reports

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By Ilayda Cakirtekin

ISTANBUL (AA) - Two people were injured in a shooting following Friday prayers near a mosque in the southern Swedish city of Orebro, local media reported, citing an eyewitness.

Suspecting that the loud bangs were caused by a suspected shooting near the Orebro Mosque, Swedish police said two people have been injured, without specifying the extent of the injuries, according to the broadcaster SVT News.

The broadcaster reported, citing local sources, that several shots were fired shortly after Friday prayers ended and people began to leave.

A preliminary investigation into the incident has begun.

While a large police operation is reportedly underway in the area, several rescue units and police officers, as well as seven ambulances, are on the scene.

Police suspect the shooting was gang-related, according to information obtained by the Swedish daily Aftonbladet.

They also believe it was an "isolated incident," not directly targeting the mosque.

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