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Student Dies After Classroom Stabbing at La Spezia Vocational School

Prosecutors moved toward charges following the arrest of a 19-year-old classmate.

Overview

  • ANSA identified the victim as 18-year-old Youssef Abanoub, who died in the evening after emergency surgery and intensive care.
  • The stabbing occurred shortly before noon inside a classroom at the Istituto professionale Domenico Chiodo during a break from lessons.
  • A teacher disarmed the attacker and classmates restrained him until police made an arrest in flagrante on suspicion of homicide.
  • Investigators seized the kitchen knife, gathered witness statements, and plan to examine phones as they assess a possible prior dispute as a motive.
  • Authorities signaled potential aggravated homicide charges, while local leaders responded and students organized a vigil in Piazza Garibaldi.