13-Year-Old Accused In Deadly Brazil School Attack That Left 2 Staff Members Dead, 2 Others Injured
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6:30 pm (5-5-2026)
Authorities in Rio Branco, Acre, Brazil say a 13-year-old student allegedly opened fire inside a school Tuesday, killing two staff members and injuring at least two others before being taken into custody.
Early reports say the shooting happened near the principal’s office and the weapon may have belonged to the suspect’s stepfather. Police are still investigating a motive.
Officials did not disclose the victims’ identities. Police said the suspect was detained and used a gun owned by a legal guardian. Local media reported the weapon belonged to the teenager’s stepfather, who was also detained.
“The state expresses deep solidarity with the victims’ families, the school community of Instituto Sao Jose and all education professionals affected by this incident,” Acre Gov. Mailza Assis said in a statement.
Last year, two teenagers died after a shooting at a school in Ceara state in northeastern Brazil. Ceara recorded another shooting in 2022, when a teenager opened fire on three classmates, killing one.
