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