Two 13-year-old girls sustained serious injuries in an incident at the Welfen-Gymnasium secondary school in Schongau, Bavaria, on Tuesday. Police arrested a 16-year-old suspect at the scene, describing the incident as a "rampage." The suspect was reportedly carrying a knife and a firearm, authorities stated.
Emergency services responded to a major operation at the school, which was founded in 1887. While the injuries to the two girls are not life-threatening, police are still clarifying the extent of any other potential injuries and the number of individuals involved. Authorities believe the suspect acted alone. The identity of the suspect and any potential links to the school remain unknown. A contact point for relatives and parents of students has been established at a local fire station.