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French police arrest 14-year-old after two teaching staff wounded by hunting rifle fire

French police arrest 14-year-old after two teaching staff wounded by hunting rifle fire

Summary

A 14-year-old student was arrested after shooting and wounding two school staff members with a hunting rifle at a middle school in Aubagne, near Marseille, France. The injuries were not life-threatening, and authorities said the attack was not connected to recent student protests in the country.

Key Facts

  • The incident took place at Lakanal middle school in Aubagne, near Marseille.
  • Two teaching staff, including the school principal, were wounded by gunfire.
  • A 14-year-old pupil was arrested for the shooting.
  • The weapon used was a hunting rifle.
  • Staff members managed to subdue the shooter before police arrived.
  • A third person was lightly injured (grazed) in the shooting.
  • The attackers’ motive appears unrelated to ongoing student protests in France.
  • French Education and Interior Ministers were sent to the scene following the incident.
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