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A 14-year-old student has been arrested after two teachers were shot at Lakanal middle school in Aubagne, France, on Monday morning. Source: bbc.co.uk.
What Happened
The incident occurred during school hours at Lakanal middle school, near Marseille.
According to the Aubagne mayor, Jean-Pierre Squillari, the student entered the school with a gun before shots were fired.
One teacher was shot in the thigh and the headteacher, 53, sustained a leg injury. Both injuries are not life-threatening.
All students were quickly confined and made safe within seconds of the incident.
Key Facts
- The suspect is a 14-year-old student.
- Two staff members were injured: a principal and a teacher.
- No students were harmed.
- The teachers’ injuries are not life-threatening.
- The student was restrained by a staff member before being detained.
- The incident is not linked to ongoing protests over school conditions.
Official Response
Education Minister Edouard Geffray confirmed the incident on social media, stating: Two staff members from the National Education system were victims this morning of gunshot wounds at Lakanal middle school in Aubagne. A student is said to be the perpetrator.
He said the student is due to be visited at the scene by Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez on Monday afternoon.
Context and Investigation
French media, including BFMTV and Le Parisien, reported that the attack is not connected to current school-related protests.
Officials have not identified any motive tied to student grievances or broader social unrest.
Authorities are reviewing the incident as a possible case of individual misconduct, not a broader pattern.
What to Watch Next
Police are expected to conduct a full investigation into the student’s access to the firearm and the circumstances of the incident.
Officials will likely assess whether the student had prior behavioral concerns or access to weapons.
The case may prompt a review of school safety protocols, though no such review has been announced yet.
For more on school safety incidents globally, see: Woman Arrested in Third Poland School Knife Attack This Week.
Updates on the investigation will be provided through official channels.
