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16-Year-Old Armed with Hammer Arrested for Attempted Terrorism at Kursk School, Fled Scene

Jan 12, 2025, 01:15 PM

A 16-year-old boy wearing a balaclava and armed with a hammer entered a school in Kursk, Russia, prompting an immediate response from local authorities. Governor Alexander Khinshtein reported that the teenager fled the scene but was later apprehended. The Investigative Committee of Russia has opened a criminal case against the suspect, who is accused of attempting to commit a terrorist act. Following the investigation, the court in Kursk has detained the teenager, and the authorities will seek to formally arrest him. The case highlights ongoing concerns regarding school safety and youth-related violence in the region.