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europe1 year ago•1 min saved

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

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.

via The New York Times|

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crime1 year ago•1 min saved

"Finland School Shooting: 12-Year-Old Suspect Detained After One Dead, Two Injured"

A 12-year-old child has died and two others were seriously injured in a school shooting at Viertola school in Vantaa, Finland. The suspect, also 12, fled on foot but was later caught by police. The handgun used was licensed to a close relative of the shooter, and the motive is unknown. Finland, known for its high gun ownership rates, has experienced rare school shootings in the past, prompting the government to issue new guidelines on firearm use.

via CNN|

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