Authorities in southern France detained a 14-year-old following a shooting incident at a middle school in Aubagne, near Marseille, officials reported on Monday. The suspect allegedly fired multiple shots with a hunting rifle inside the school premises, injuring a headmaster, a teacher, and a third individual who sustained a graze wound.
According to police statements, the injuries to the principal and teacher were not life-threatening. The attacker was quickly overpowered by school staff before law enforcement arrived at the scene. The motive for the shooting remained unclear, with initial investigations indicating no connection to the recent nationwide high school protests.
Prosecutors and police confirmed the prompt arrest of the teenager and indicated that the investigation was ongoing to determine further details surrounding the incident. The event has raised concerns about school security and student safety in the region.
