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Two people dead after being stabbed at IKEA store in Sweden

Posted at 12:02 PM, Aug 10, 2015
and last updated 2015-08-10 12:02:43-04

(CNN) — Two people have died after being stabbed at an IKEA store in Vasteras, Sweden on Monday, according to police. A third person was severely injured.

Police said that a man has been arrested for murder, but did not provide further details on the incident or possible motives.

IKEA confirmed the two casualties and said the injured victim is being treated at a hospital. IKEA said the store and the shopping center where it is located are closed while police investigate.

Vasteras is about an hour away from Stockholm.