2023-11-10 11:05:09
The German Press Agency learned from security circles on Friday that an incendiary device had been found. A 15-year-old is said to have shot a classmate of the same age in a special education school in Germany on Thursday, who died from his injuries shortly followingwards.
The German suspect was taken into custody for suspected manslaughter. The police investigation continued at full speed on Friday. Among other things, the officers wanted to go to the school once more and secure evidence there, as a police spokesman said. It is not possible to comment on new findings for the time being. Meanwhile, the victim representative of the Baden-Württemberg state government has offered help to relatives and classmates.
Motive: Details initially unclear
“As a victim representative, I and my team are available to all those affected as a contact person,” explained Alexander Schwarz. With the volunteers in place, it is important to them to be there for them and not to leave them alone in this difficult situation.
“According to the current situation, a personal motive can be considered,” it continued. Details regarding this initially remained unclear. Another question is where the teenager got the handgun.
Witness held suspected shooter
According to dpa information, he had even more ammunition with him. The fact that there were no more injuries or even deaths is probably due to a coincidence: an adult who happened to be present held the suspected shooter until the police arrived following a few minutes. This was not a teacher – but rather someone who was authorized to be on the school grounds.
School will be closed on Friday
The Waldbach School will remain closed this Friday. Mayor Marco Steffens (CDU) explained: “As a city, we are in contact with all authorities and institutions so that we can overcome this difficult situation together. The next few days and weeks will certainly not be easy.”
Emergency pastors look following children, parents and teachers
Emergency pastors from various aid organizations were on site immediately following the crime. They looked following the children, their parents and teachers in a nearby sports hall. “It is incomprehensible to me how a young human life was ended today,” said school director Hans-Peter Kopp. “On the part of the city, we are offering all the help we can to support the affected parents, their children, teachers and childcare workers as well as the psychologists from the police and emergency pastors from the aid organizations in the coming days.”
Victims’ Representative Schwarz said: “I am very shocked that such a terrible act occurred at a school in our country.” He expressed his condolences to the relatives of the killed student. “But we also think of the numerous young students who experienced terrible things and had to endure great fear for hours.” The victims’ representative is the contact person for all relatives as well as people who were injured themselves or who witnessed the event as an eyewitness.
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