16-Year-Old Arrested
Shooting Alert: Seriously Injured at Bavarian School
A suspected rampage triggered a large-scale police operation in Schongau, Bavaria. Several people were seriously injured, including at least two girls. Officers reported stab wounds. A 16-year-old suspect was arrested.
More than 15 patrol cars were dispatched to the Welfen-Gymnasium in Schongau, southwest of Munich, said a police spokeswoman. The alarm was reportedly received at 12:50 p.m. Officers even deployed a police helicopter in response. It is still unclear exactly what happened at the school.
Incident on School Grounds
According to initial findings, the incident is believed to have taken place partly on the school grounds and partly in the immediate vicinity of the high school. The suspected perpetrator initially attempted to flee but was arrested a short time later, as reported by “Bild.”
Support Center Set Up for Families
Officers urged people to avoid the area. A support center for family members of students has since been set up at the local fire station, as the police announced on X.
There Was Already a Mass Shooting Threat at the High School in 2025
Apparently, there had already been a threat of a shooting rampage at Welfen High School at the end of last year. In mid-December, some students received messages from a classmate via their school iPads containing pornographic and violence-glorifying content. After they told a teacher about it, they were threatened with death, and a shooting spree was also announced, as reported by “Merkur.” After investigating the threat, the principal determined there was no longer any danger to the students. “Our crisis plan worked,” he said.
Town Not Far from Innsbruck
Schongau is a small town on the banks of the Lech River in western Upper Bavaria with more than 12,000 residents. The town is just under two hours from Innsbruck.
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