Teenager arrested after two girls, 13, seriously injured in German school attack

A 16-year-old suspect has been arrested following a violent incident at a school in Schongau, Germany, where two 13-year-old girls were seriously injured. Police report the suspect was armed with a knife and a firearm, and they are currently investigating the motive behind the attack.
Why it matters
School violence incidents raise significant concerns regarding student safety and the accessibility of weapons in educational environments.
Image source, AFP via Getty Images Image caption, Police said the suspect was carrying a knife and a firearm
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