Gunfire at Aubagne secondary school: three injured, 14-year-old teenager arrested
Three people, including the headmaster and a teacher, were wounded by shotgun fire inside Joseph-Lakanal secondary school in Aubagne. A 14-year-old teenager was arrested.
Armed incident at a school in Provence
According to BFM TV, three people were wounded by shotgun fire at Joseph-Lakanal secondary school in Aubagne, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. The headmaster of the school and a teacher were among the victims. A 14-year-old teenager was apprehended at the scene, suspected of being responsible for the gunfire.
The incident occurred in a context of major security emergency. Law enforcement responded quickly to bring the situation under control and secure the school. No further information was released regarding the severity of the injuries or the exact circumstances of the event at the time of the initial report.
Édouard Geffray, an institutional official, responded to the incident by stating firmly: "We do not harm a teacher", emphasising the importance of protecting educational staff. This statement reflects the authorities' concern in the face of violence committed in schools. The arrest of the young suspect made it possible to end the situation without further escalation.
The investigation is continuing to clarify the motivations of the suspected perpetrator and the precise circumstances that led to this incident. The authorities are also examining security measures within the school.
Source: BFM TV