Suspect killed after 13 kindergarteners taken hostage, beaten in Brazil
Summary
Police in Curitiba, Brazil, rescued 13 children who were held hostage in a kindergarten by a man who threatened to set fire to the building. The suspect was killed by police after negotiations failed and he began physically hurting the children. At least one child was injured, and all the children are now safe.Key Facts
- The incident happened in a kindergarten in Curitiba, a city in southern Brazil.
- A man armed with a knife and a fake gun took 13 children hostage.
- He spread a flammable liquid in the classroom and threatened to set it on fire.
- The suspect reportedly had schizophrenia, but his identity was not revealed.
- Police negotiated for up to three hours before using force when the suspect started hitting the children.
- At least one child was injured during the event.
- Police entered the classroom with tactics designed to minimize risk to the children.
- The children and staff will receive psychological support after the incident.
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