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Croatian Teenager Kills 7-Year-Old, Injures Three Others in School Stabbing
A knife-wielding teenager walked into a school in Croatia’s capital on Friday, stabbing a 7-year-old girl to death and wounding three more children and their teacher, authorities said.
The attack took place around 9:50 a.m. on the last day of school before Christmas at the Precko Elementary School in the Zagreb neighborhood of the same name. Children between the ages of 7 and 15 attend the school.
"The attacker is a 19-year-old who is a former student of that school and still lives nearby," said Interior Minister Davor Bozinovic. "Eventually he started injuring himself. Police prevented him from [dying by] suicide."
Mental Health Issues Cited
Bozinovic said the attacker had mental health problems and had made a previous attempt to kill himself.
Investigation Ongoing
The attack is being investigated by the Croatian authorities. So far, no motive has been given for the attack.
International Reactions
School attacks are rare in Croatia and in the Balkans as a whole, although in May 2023, a teenager in neighboring Serbia opened fire at a school in the capital, Belgrade, killing nine fellow students and a school guard.
Conclusion
The incident has sent shockwaves across the country, with authorities and politicians condemning the attack and expressing condolences to the families of the victims.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What happened in the school attack?
A: A 19-year-old former student stabbed a 7-year-old girl to death and wounded three other children and their teacher at a school in Zagreb, Croatia.
Q: What was the motive behind the attack?
A: The motive is still unclear, but authorities have cited mental health issues and a previous attempt to kill himself.
Q: How has the country reacted to the attack?
A: The government has declared a day of mourning, and politicians have expressed condolences to the families of the victims.
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