Tragedy at Brazilian School Leaves Two Dead, Two Wounded
A 13-year-old student opened fire at a public school in northern Brazil on Tuesday, killing two staff members and injuring two others before being detained.
Incident & Casualties
The attack occurred at the Instituto Sao Jose public school in Rio Branco, the capital of Acre state. Two female staff members died at the scene. Additionally, one staff member and one underage student were struck by gunfire and subsequently hospitalized for their injuries.
Suspect & Weapon
The suspect, a 13-year-old student, has admitted to carrying out the attack and was taken into custody. Authorities reported that the weapon used was legally owned by a guardian. Local media identified the owner as the teenager's stepfather, who was also detained.
Official Response
In a statement, Acre Governor Mailza Assis expressed profound solidarity with the victims' families and the broader school community, offering condolences and support during this difficult time.