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13-Year-Old Shoots Two Dead at Brazil School

other · 2026-05-06

A 13-year-old boy shot dead two staff members and injured two others, including a student, at Sao Jose Institute in Rio Branco, Brazil. The attack occurred on Tuesday, prompting panicked students to attempt escape over a six-meter-high wall. Only one person succeeded; others were trapped on the school roof. The suspect was arrested. It is unclear if he was a current or former pupil.

Key facts

  • 13-year-old boy arrested
  • Two staff members killed
  • Two others injured, including a student
  • Attack at Sao Jose Institute in Rio Branco, Acre state
  • Students tried to escape over a six-meter-high wall
  • Only one person jumped over the wall
  • Others trapped on school roof
  • Witness heard gunshots and screaming

Entities

Institutions

  • Sao Jose Institute

Locations

  • Rio Branco
  • Brazil
  • Acre

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