Teacher killed at Upper Austrian school – colleague held on remand

A 28-year-old teacher has been murdered at a secondary school in the Schärding district. A 29-year-old colleague at the same educational institution is considered the main suspect.

Teacher killed at Upper Austrian school – colleague held on remand

Teacher killed at Upper Austrian school – colleague held on remand

A 28-year-old teacher became the victim of a homicide at the secondary school in Taufkirchen an der Pram (Schärding district). Her body was discovered by her own mother. A 29-year-old man who also worked at this school is considered the alleged perpetrator.

According to investigations so far, the suspect is believed to have attacked the young woman out of unrequited passion and wounded pride. A bladed weapon and a firearm are said to have been used as instruments in the act. The exact circumstances of what happened in the school library are currently being clarified by the authorities.

The municipality of 2,900 residents in the Innviertel region is in shock. News of the violent death of the popular educator caught residents completely off guard. The educational institution is in deep mourning; psychological support has been arranged for pupils and school staff.

Source: Kronen Zeitung

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