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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|

#child-suspect #europe #finland

crime1 year ago•1 min saved

"Finland: 12-Year-Old Detained for Shooting Three Classmates"

A 12-year-old Finnish student is suspected of fatally shooting a classmate and injuring two others at a school in Vantaa, with the weapon being a licensed handgun belonging to a close relative. Despite the severity of the crimes, the suspect is not criminally responsible due to his age. This incident is rare in Finland, with only four previous school shootings in the past 35 years, prompting reflection on societal lessons and gun laws in the country.

via The Washington Post|

#crime #finland #gun-laws

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|

#child-suspect #crime #finland

crime1 year ago•2 min saved

12-year-old opens fire in Finland school, killing one and injuring two

A 12-year-old child opened fire at a primary school in Vantaa, Finland, killing one and injuring two before being arrested. The incident has shocked the nation, where gun ownership is high but such violence is rare. The shooter used a handgun belonging to a close relative, and while the motive remains unclear, previous school shootings have prompted changes in gun legislation in the country.

via Al Jazeera English|

#child-perpetrator #crime #finland

crime1 year ago•2 min saved

12-year-old suspect in Finland school shooting leaves 1 dead and 2 wounded

A 12-year-old student opened fire at a school in Vantaa, Finland, killing one fellow student and injuring two others, all also 12. The suspect was arrested with a handgun, and the motive for the shooting remains unclear. Finland has experienced deadly school shootings in the past, leading to tightened gun laws, but the country still has a significant number of licensed firearms and gun owners.

via CBS News|

#12-year-old #crime #finland

crime1 year ago•1 min saved

"Fatal Finland School Shooting: 12-Year-Old Suspect Arrested"

A 12-year-old student opened fire at a secondary school in Vantaa, Finland, killing one and seriously wounding two others before being arrested. The suspect and victims were all 12 years old. Finland, with a tradition of hunting and gun ownership, has experienced deadly school shootings in the past, leading to tightened gun laws.

via The Associated Press|

#crime #finland #gun-laws

crime1 year ago•1 min saved

"Multiple Children Injured in Vantaa Primary School Shooting, Suspect Apprehended"

Three children were injured in a shooting at a primary school in Vantaa, Finland, with the suspect being a minor who was later apprehended. The victims were taken to the hospital, and the immediate danger is now over, according to the school's principal.

via Reuters|

#children #crime #finland