12-year-old dies in Finland school shooting, suspect 12, detained

Published: 02 April 2024 at 11:17

Crime

In a tragic incident at Viertola school in Vantaa, Finland, a 12-year-old child died after being shot by a 12-year-old suspect who has been detained. Two other 12-year-old pupils were seriously wounded and taken to the hospital. The victims and suspect were from the same class. The school's principal confirmed the immediate danger is over. Emergency services, including armed police officers, responded to the shooting. The Finnish Prime Minister expressed shock over the incident. The suspect was arrested in a suburb 50 minutes away from the school.

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Viertola school shooting (Wikipedia)

The Viertola school shooting occurred on 2 April 2024 at the Viertola school in Vantaa, Finland. The gunman, who was supposedly a 12-year-old student, shot three 12-year-old students. One of the victims died and two were seriously injured.

Finnish school shooting (Wikipedia)

Finnish school shooting or similar terms can refer to:The Raumanmeri school shooting of January 1989The Jokela school shooting of November 2007The Kauhajoki school shooting of September 2008The Orivesi school shooting of April 2012The Viertola school shooting of April 2024

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