12-Year-Old Suspect Detained After Fatal School Shooting in Finland

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12-Year-Old Suspect Detained After Fatal School Shooting in Finland
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In Finland, a 12-year-old suspect has been detained after fatally shooting a 12-year-old student and injuring two others at a school in Vantaa, near Helsinki. The country, known for its high rate of gun ownership, had tightened its gun laws following earlier school shootings in 2007 and 2008. The suspect, who had a handgun, is accused of murder and attempted murder, prompting authorities to reevaluate the effectiveness of their preventive measures.

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