Victim of sword attack at a Swedish school was a 17-year-old girl
Summary
A 17-year-old girl was killed in a sword attack at a school in Fagersta, Sweden. An 18-year-old man was arrested for the attack, which also seriously injured two boys and slightly injured another person. The police are investigating the case as murder and attempted murder.Key Facts
- The attack happened at Brinell School in Fagersta, northwest of Stockholm.
- The attacker was an 18-year-old man armed with a sword.
- One person, a 17-year-old girl, was killed in the attack.
- Three others were injured: two boys (ages 12 and 17) seriously, and one person slightly.
- Police believe the attacker acted alone and have arrested him.
- Investigators performed two house searches connected to the suspect.
- About 70 people gathered at a memorial with flowers and candles the day after the attack.
- Sweden has experienced several violent school attacks in recent years, leading to new proposals for stricter gun laws.
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