Main points
- At a school in Transcarpathia, a 15-year-old student opened fire, wounding a classmate, and it was classified as a terrorist attack.
- Law enforcement officers believe that the boy may have been subjected to psychological pressure via messenger after meeting in an online game, threatening to harm his family.
School shooting in Transcarpathia classified as terrorist attack / Channel 24 collage
On the afternoon of April 16, a student opened fire at a local school in Transcarpathia, wounding a classmate. Law enforcement officials believe it may have been a terrorist attack.
This is reported by the National Police of Ukraine.
What new details of the shooting in Transcarpathia have become known?
Law enforcement officers assume that the 15-year-old boy may have acted under the influence of unknown individuals. According to them, the psychological pressure on the boy was exerted through communication in the messenger after meeting in an online game.
He allegedly received threats to harm his family if he refused to comply with the demands.
In particular, he reported receiving threats of harm to his loved ones if he did not comply with the demands,
– the police reported.
The boy was detained by the police: what is known?
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During class, a 15-year-old boy fired twice from a traumatic gun, wounding his classmate sitting in front in the shoulder. His life and health are currently out of danger.
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After the crime, the young man tried to escape, but law enforcement officers acted quickly and detained the attacker. Police released body camera video.