Two killed in knife attack at school near Berlin
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Two people were killed in a knife attack at a school campus in Gosen-Neu Zittau, Brandenburg, on Thursday, August 27. Police arrested a 19-year-old suspect, identified as the ex-boyfriend of the 18-year-old female victim. A 30-year-old man who tried to intervene was also killed.
Key Facts
- The attack occurred at the Docemus private school campus in Gosen-Neu Zittau, Brandenburg, on August 27, 2026.
- The victims were an 18-year-old female student and a 30-year-old man who tried to stop the attacker.
- The suspect is a 19-year-old former boyfriend of the female victim, according to Reuters and Der Spiegel.
- Police received a call about an armed attack (Amok) at around 13:45 and arrested the suspect at the scene.
- Classes at the school were cancelled on Friday, August 28, with psychological support available for students.
The Attack
Police in Brandenburg responded to a call about an armed attack at a school campus in Gosen-Neu Zittau at around 13:45 on August 27. The incident took place on the grounds of the Docemus private schools, which include a gymnasium, a secondary school, and a vocational school opened in 2008. A man armed with a knife attacked people at the campus, according to the Berliner Zeitung. Police initially detained a man believed to be connected to the crime, as stated in a post on the Brandenburg police X account.
Victims and Suspect
One victim was an 18-year-old female student at the secondary school, reported Märkische Allgemeine Zeitung. The second victim was a 30-year-old man who attempted to intervene and stop the attacker. The suspect is a 19-year-old former boyfriend of the female victim, according to Reuters and Der Spiegel. Police have not released the name of the school or further details about the incident.
Aftermath
Police, rescue services, and medical personnel were working at the scene following the attack. An alarm was triggered on the school grounds after the incident. Regular classes were cancelled for Friday, August 28, and the school was opened for students needing psychological support.
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Two killed in knife attack at school near Berlin
