Teenager opens fire at Brazilian school: two dead and several injured
A 13-year-old teenager opened fire this Tuesday at a school in Rio Branco, capital of the state of Acre, in northwestern Brazil. The attack left two employees dead, as well as one female worker and one student injured, according to authorities.
TL;DR
- A 13-year-old boy opened fire at the Instituto São José school in Rio Branco, Brazil.
- Two employees were killed, and one female worker and one student were injured.
- The perpetrator surrendered to police after the shooting.
- The teenager's stepfather, who owned the firearm, was also arrested.
- Classes in all educational centers in Acre have been suspended for three days.
- Psychological support teams have been deployed to assist students and teachers.
- Brazil has experienced several school attacks in recent years.