Teen gun attack at Brazilian school kills two staff and injures children
Summary
A 13-year-old student in Brazil’s Acre state shot and killed two school staff members and injured two others, including a child. The teen used a pistol owned by his stepfather and surrendered to the police after the shooting. Classes were paused, and support was given to students and teachers following the attack.Key Facts
- The shooting happened at São José Institute in Rio Branco, Acre state, Brazil.
- Two staff members died, and two people were injured, including an 11-year-old girl shot in the leg.
- The shooter was a 13-year-old student at the school.
- He used a .380-calibre pistol owned by his stepfather, who was also arrested.
- The teenager fired shots in a hallway near the principal’s office.
- Police suspect other students may have helped the attacker.
- Some students tried to escape by climbing onto the school roof or jumping over a high wall.
- Classes were suspended for three days in all schools in the state, and psychological help was offered.
- Brazil has experienced several violent attacks on schools in recent years, including shootings and knife attacks.
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