Shooting in southeastern town, Finland, 3 killed

Local officials in Finland have reported that three people have been fatally shot in a southeastern town overnight in Finland.

The South Karelia Social and Health Care District says on its website that the shooting happened in the town of Imatra.

Imatra police on Sunday have 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.