On a Monday morning, a 14-year-old pupil arrived at Joseph-Lakanal secondary school in Aubagne, France, and opened fire with a hunting rifle. The weapon discharged 12-gauge shotgun ammunition.
Two staff members were struck by the ammunition: the headteacher and a female employee. Their injuries are non-life-threatening, requiring medical care following the incident.
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Following the shooting, police detained the suspect pupil. The motive behind the attack remains unknown, leaving investigators to determine why the teenager brought a hunting rifle to the school.
Both the French education minister and President Emmanuel Macron acknowledged the incident.
Both the French education minister and President Emmanuel Macron acknowledged the incident. Their comments came against a backdrop of a broader climate of school-related unrest in France. However, authorities have stated that this specific event was not linked to any ongoing protests, distinguishing the shooting from the wider wave of school demonstrations occurring elsewhere in the country.
The suspect remains in custody as the investigation continues. The injured staff members are receiving medical attention while the community processes the event.