The authorities said that at least 11 people were killed and that the suspect was believed to be among the dead.
Tag: School Shootings and Armed Attacks
Sweden School Shooting Leaves at Least 10 Dead in Country’s ‘Worst’ Gun Attack
The shooting occurred at a center for adult education in the city of Orebro. The suspect is believed to be among the dead, officials said.
The Southport Killer Was Fixated on Extreme Violence. But Was it Terrorism?
Axel Rudakubana, who killed three girls in a stabbing spree at a dance class, was obsessed with violence but had no known ideology. His case has led to calls for a rethink of counterterror strategy.
Child, 10, Stabbed Near Japanese School in China
A 44-year-old man was in custody, the police said, after the child was attacked Wednesday. Other Japanese schools in China urged caution.
Gunman Kills 3 People at School in Bosnia
The attacker, a school employee, used a “military weapon, an automatic rifle” before then attempting to kill himself, a police spokesman said.
Southport Stabbing: 2 Children Killed and More Injured in Attack in U.K.
A 17-year-old was arrested after an assault that left two children dead and nine children and two adults injured. The police said it did not appear terrorism-related.
Finland School Shooting’s Motive Was Bullying, Police Say
The police said the motive emerged during interviews with the student, who after the shooting also threatened students heading to another school.
Finland School Shooting: 12-Year-Old Suspect Detained After 1 Dead and 2 Injured
Another 12-year-old was killed and two other students were wounded in a country with one of the highest rates of gun ownership in Europe.
Mass Shooting in Prague Brings Grief and a Focus on Guns
After a student killed 14 people at a premier university, questions swirled. Did the Czech Republic’s permissive attitude toward gun ownership play a role?
Czech University Shooting: At Least 15 Are Killed in Prague Rampage
The police said the suspect, who also died, first shot his father in a town outside Prague and then continued his rampage at the university.