At least five people have reportedly been killed southeastern region of Norway on Wednesday following a deadly attack that included a man armed with bow and arrows, according to media reports citing law enforcement officials. 

Here is what we know so far about the mass killing:

-The attack was reportedly not limited to one place but was largely tackled in the centre of Kongsberg town, which is located in Viken county.

-Norwegian law enforcement officials have taken the individual into custody following Wednesday’s attack. However, the identity of the suspect has not been revealed so far.

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-According to reports from AFP, investigative authorities said that the possibility of the episode being linked to terrorism can not be ruled out. 

“We can, unfortunately, confirm that there are several injured and also, unfortunately, several killed in this episode”, Oyvind Aas, a local police official said. “The man who committed this act has been arrested by the police and, according to our information, there is only one person involved”, AFP reported.

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-Local media stations reported that the man, in addition to the bow and arrow, was wielding weapons like a knife.

-The attack was reported on Wednesday evening around 6:30 pm while the suspect was arrested at 6:47 pm, according to statements from the police.

-Even though not many details have been revealed about those who have been injured, police said that multiple people have been taken to the hospital for medical attention.

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-A helicopter and bomb disposal team were also sent to the scene.

-Police urged the public to stay at home and several neighbourhoods were cordoned off, with television footage showing ambulances and armed police in the area.

-Police in the Scandinavian country are not normally armed, but after the attack, the National Police Directorate ordered that officers be armed nationwide.