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16-year-old arrested after two girls seriously injured in German school attack

other · 2026-07-08

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested after two girls were seriously wounded in a suspected 'rampage' at the Welfen grammar school in Schongau, Bavaria, Germany, on Wednesday. The perpetrator deliberately targeted the school, according to a police spokeswoman, who could not confirm if a knife was used. Police initially reported multiple injuries but later specified two girls were seriously hurt, though their lives are not in danger. The suspect is a 16-year-old boy. The incident is under investigation.

Key facts

  • Two girls seriously injured in attack at Welfen grammar school in Schongau, Bavaria
  • 16-year-old boy arrested as suspect
  • Police describe incident as suspected 'rampage'
  • Victims' lives not in danger
  • Attack occurred on Wednesday
  • Police initially reported multiple injuries
  • Weapon type not confirmed by police
  • Suspect deliberately targeted the school

Entities

Institutions

  • Welfen grammar school

Locations

  • Schongau
  • Bavaria
  • Germany

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