Credited from: ALJAZEERA
A 14-year-old student was arrested after allegedly shooting a school principal and teacher at Joseph Lakanal Middle School in Aubagne, southern France. The students were reportedly firing several shots before staff members subdued him, leading to a police intervention, according to BBC and Le Monde.
The incident occurred when the principal and a teacher were shot in the legs with a hunting rifle, resulting in non-life-threatening injuries. A third individual was grazed, as mentioned by police who affirmed that the injuries were not critical. French Education Minister Edouard Geffray labeled the occurrence as "unacceptable" and indicative of increasing violence, according to Al Jazeera and Le Monde.
Reports indicate the suspect concealed the shotgun in a guitar case. Witnesses described a chaotic scene as children fled for safety, fearing for their lives. A nearby staff member intervened to disarm the shooter prior to the arrival of law enforcement. Despite some initial concerns, authorities stated there was no evidence linking the shooting to recent protests by high school students regarding school conditions, according to BBC and Al Jazeera.