3 dead in Finland shooting in southeastern town

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AP Helsinki
Last Updated : Dec 04 2016 | 3:02 PM IST
Local officials in Finland say that three people have been fatally shot in a southeastern town overnight.
The South Karelia Social and Health Care District says on its website that the shooting happened in the town of Imatra.
Imatra police today confirmed in a brief statement that a shooting incident had occurred in the town at about midnight Saturday but didn't mention victims and gave no other details.
Health officials said they had opened a crisis center in the town.
No other details were immediately available. Police said they would provide more information later.

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First Published: Dec 04 2016 | 3:02 PM IST

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