Girl, 17, Killed in Sword Attack at Swedish School
Police detained the attacker after two boys ages 12 to 17 were hospitalized in stable condition, officials said.
- On Friday, an 18-year-old former student armed with a sword attacked Brinellskolan in Fagersta, Sweden, killing a 17-year-old girl and seriously wounding two boys aged 12 and 17.
- Police shot the suspect in the leg during the incident and are investigating the case as murder and attempted murder, with investigators confirming no other perpetrators are believed involved.
- Regional healthcare director Jonas Cederberg confirmed the two seriously wounded boys remain in stable condition, one undergoing emergency surgery, while a third person under 18 was discharged after suffering minor injuries.
- Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson called the attack a "serious incident," while opposition leader Magdalena Andersson lamented the "terrible news," stating "My thoughts are with those affected and everyone involved."
- The attack recalls previous violence at Swedish educational institutions, including a 2025 mass shooting in Orebro that killed 10 people and a 2015 sword attack in Trollhattan that prompted tougher security laws.
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In Sweden a 17-year-old dies after an attack with a sword. The alleged perpetrator is a former student. The investigation is only at the beginning.
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