Machete attack at Swedish school kills 17-year-old girl
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An 18-year-old former student attacked students with a machete at a gymnasium in Fagersta, Sweden, killing a 17-year-old girl and wounding three others. Police shot the suspect in the leg during his arrest and he is now in custody. The attack occurred around 14:00 during classes, days after summer break ended.
Key Facts
- A 17-year-old girl died and three students were wounded in the attack at a gymnasium in Fagersta, Sweden.
- The suspect, an 18-year-old former student, was shot in the leg by police and is in custody.
- Two wounded students, aged 12 and 17, are in serious condition; a third suffered minor injuries and left hospital.
- The attack happened around 14:00 during classes, days after summer break ended at the school of about 500 students.
The Attack
An 18-year-old man armed with a machete attacked students at a gymnasium in Fagersta, Sweden, around 14:00 during classes. A 17-year-old girl was killed, and three other students were wounded. The school has about 500 students, and the attack came days after summer break ended. Police initially reported the weapon as a sword but later clarified it was a machete.
Suspect and Response
The suspect is an 18-year-old former student of the gymnasium. Police shot him in the leg during the arrest, and he is now in custody. Two wounded students, aged 12 and 17, are in serious condition; a third minor was lightly injured and left hospital. Police cordoned off the area and searched two addresses linked to the suspect, interviewing many witnesses. Students and staff at the school and seven other educational institutions had to stay inside during the police operation.
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Machete attack at Swedish school kills 17-year-old girl
