In brief
A 16‑year‑old suspect was arrested following a violent incident at Welfen‑Gymnasium secondary school in Schongau, Upper Bavaria. Two 13‑year‑old girls were seriously injured, though not in life‑threatening condition. Police said the suspect was armed with a knife and a firearm, and that the attack appears to have been a lone rampage. Authorities are working to clarify injuries and investigate the suspect’s background, as some reports suggest possible psychiatric treatment and ties to the school.
Police in Upper Bavaria have arrested a 16‑year‑old suspect after an attack at Welfen‑Gymnasium secondary school in the town of Schongau. Two 13‑year‑old girls suffered serious injuries, but neither is reported to be in a life‑threatening condition.
Authorities say the suspect was found carrying both a knife and a firearm, and that they acted alone. The interior minister of Bavaria, Joachim Herrmann, suggested the girls were stabbed, though police have not confirmed the exact weapon used.
Police spokeswomen highlighted that it is still unclear whether the suspect had any prior ties to the school, but that the incident could be described as a “rampage.” Mr. Herrmann also mentioned the suspect had received psychiatric treatment and that there were unconfirmed indications they might have been a former student.
A dedicated contact point for relatives and parents has been established at a local fire station to provide support and information. The school, founded in 1887 and originally a girls’ school, has been co‑educational for the last 40 years.
The police are continuing their investigation to clarify the full extent of the injuries and to ascertain the suspect’s motives and background. The incident marks a grave reminder of the need for heightened security measures and mental‑health support in schools across Germany.
