A shooting occurred at a school in the southern French city of Aubagne, leaving the school principal and a teacher injured. Police quickly apprehended the suspected attacker, identified as a 14-year-old student at the school. The motive for the attack is not yet known.
Suspect is a student at the school
The incident took place on Monday morning in Aubagne, near Marseille. According to French media, the teenager fired several shots inside the school building.
Police arrested the suspect shortly after the incident. Available information indicates he is a 14-year-old student at the school where the shooting occurred. The Marseille prosecutor’s office has confirmed the arrest but has not released further details about the investigation.
BFMTV reports that the teenager used a hunting rifle, which he had concealed in a guitar case. The principal and a female teacher were among those injured.
Injuries are not life-threatening
The school’s principal and a teacher were injured in the shooting, but according to available information, their wounds are not considered life-threatening.
French media also reported a third person sustained minor injuries. After the attack, school staff and security forces managed to subdue the teenager.
Rescue services secured the school grounds following the incident and have begun investigating the circumstances of the attack.
Officials head to the scene
Following the attack, the prime minister ordered Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez and Education Minister Édouard Geffray to travel to the site.
French authorities have not yet stated what may have motivated the attacker. Investigators will look into the details of the attack, the origins of the weapon, and whether the teenager had shown any warning signs beforehand.
Police rule out link to student protests
In recent weeks, France has seen student protests regarding the state of the education system, with some gatherings leading to conflict and violence.
However, according to AFP, police have said there is nothing to indicate that the Aubagne shooting was connected to these protests.
School security remains a topic in France and Europe
The attack has reignited debate about the security of schools and the need to identify risky behavior among young people early.
Similar incidents in schools remain highly sensitive issues in France and other European countries. Governments are considering not only security measures but also improving access to psychological support for students.
The topic of school safety has also been under discussion in Slovakia following recent violent incidents. In this context, police have stated they currently see no increased specific threat at Slovak schools.
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This article was translated from the original Slovak version with the assistance of AI.
