Aubagne: teenager prosecuted for school shooting, suspected TCC member
A 14-year-old teenager is being prosecuted after opening fire with a shotgun at the principal and a teacher of his school in Aubagne on 12 October. He is believed to be linked to the "True Crime Community" movement.
Teenager arrested following school shooting in Aubagne
A 14-year-old teenager is facing prosecution after firing a shotgun on 12 October at the principal and a teacher at his school in Aubagne, according to TF1 Info. Authorities suspect the suspect of adhering to the "True Crime Community" (TCC) movement, a movement of internet users who gather on social media to share content glorifying killers.
The "Columbiners", particularly concerning members of this movement, worry French security services. Intelligence services have thwarted six planned attacks on educational establishments since 2008, but at least eight actual attacks have been carried out and targeted students.
This case highlights the risks associated with online radicalisation and the attraction exercised by extreme violence on certain teenagers frequenting these virtual communities.
Source: TF1 Info