Two Girls Seriously Injured in Schongau School Incident; Teen Arrested
In Schongau, southern Germany, two girls were seriously injured in an incident at the Welfen high school. Police have arrested a 16-year-old boy as a suspect, but the specifics of the event and any weapons used remain undisclosed.
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SCHONGAU, Germany – Two girls sustained serious injuries following an incident at Welfen High School in Schongau, located in southern Germany. Authorities have apprehended a 16-year-old boy in connection with the event.
Details surrounding the incident remain limited. Law enforcement officials have not yet disclosed the specific nature of the event that led to the girls’ injuries, nor have they revealed what, if any, weapons were involved.
The suspect, identified as a 16-year-old male, is currently in custody. The investigation is ongoing, and further information is expected to be released by the police as it becomes available.
The extent of the girls’ injuries has been described as serious, but no further details on their current medical condition have been provided.
Police are urging anyone with information related to the incident to come forward. The investigation is being led by local authorities, with support from regional law enforcement agencies.
The Welfen High School has not yet issued a statement regarding the incident.
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