Hours before he was due to go on stage, the shooting broke out at a Field’s mall in the Danish capital, Copenhagen Policeannouncedin a social media statement on Sunday.

One person has been arrested in connection to the shooting, police said. Theydescribedthe shooter as a 22-year-old male.

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TOPSHOT - People are seen running during the evacuation of the Fields shopping center in Copenhagen, Denmark, on July 3, 2022 after Danish media reported a shooting. - Gunfire in a Copenhagen mall left “several dead,” and several wounded Danish police said. (Photo by Olafur Steinar Gestsson / Ritzau Scanpix / AFP) / Denmark OUT (Photo by OLAFUR STEINAR GESTSSON/Ritzau Scanpix/AFP via Getty Images)

“More than one person is confirmed dead, and several people are injured,” policesaidin another post. “If you are in Copenhagen, contact your relatives and let them know, that you are ok.”

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TOPSHOT - People are seen during the evacuation of the Fields shopping center in Copenhagen, Denmark, on July 3, 2022 after Danish media reported a shooting. - Gunfire in a Copenhagen mall left “several dead,” and several wounded Danish police said. (Photo by Olafur Steinar Gestsson / Ritzau Scanpix / AFP) / Denmark OUT (Photo by OLAFUR STEINAR GESTSSON/Ritzau Scanpix/AFP via Getty Images)

“I’m heartbroken along with the people of Copenhagen. I adore this city. The people are so warm and full of love. I’m devastated for the victims, their families, and everyone hurting. I’m sorry we couldn’t be together. Please look after each other. H,” hewroteon social media.

Musical acts including Pearl Jam and Queen + Adam Lambert are also scheduled to perform at the venue in the weeks to come.

The Copenhagen Police Department did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.

source: people.com