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3w ago

Bavarian Extremism Unit Takes Over Probe After School Knife Attack

Prosecutors say early evidence points to an ideological motive, so investigators are examining a manifesto, the firearm’s origin and whether the assault was meant to be streamed.

Ein Polizist mit Hund hockt vor dem Welfen-Gymnasium. Nach einem Vorfall mit mehreren Verletzten und einer Festnahme an dem Gymnasium in Oberbayern deutet laut einem Polizeisprecher vieles auf eine Amoklage hin. (zu dpa: «Hinweise auf extremistisches Motiv nach Angriff in Schongau»)
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Das Schild der Welfen-Oberschule ist neben einer Polizeisperre in Schongau zu sehen.

Overview

  • The attack occurred last Wednesday when a 16-year-old former pupil allegedly wounded two 13-year-old girls with a knife on the Welfen‑Gymnasium grounds and was subdued by teachers before police arrested him.
  • The suspect is held in pretrial detention on charges that include two counts of attempted murder and serious bodily harm.
  • Police recovered a knife, a pistol and ammunition at the scene and investigators report the suspect said he bought the gun online; forensic experts will test whether the firearm was ordered via the Darknet or produced with 3D printing.
  • Authorities are reviewing a manifesto-like document that contains insults to religions, groups and local individuals, and prosecutors say biographical details in the text support attribution to the suspect.
  • The Bavarian ZET unit now leads the case to determine motive and possible livestream intent, prosecutors are limiting public comment, and investigators will follow fingerprint, digital and ballistic tests to establish sourcing and authorship.