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Teen Held After Fatal Stabbing at Moscow-Area School

Authorities are probing alleged extremist links tied to viral images.

Overview

  • Russia’s Investigative Committee confirmed a 10-year-old student was killed and a school security guard injured in a knife attack at a school in Gorki-2, west of Moscow.
  • Police detained the 15-year-old suspect and took him to a station, and officials said a hostage taken during the incident was unharmed.
  • Investigators and local reporting say the suspect has acknowledged the act during interrogation as authorities examine evidence and seek to establish motive.
  • Telegram-based outlets reported the attacker used tear gas and carried additional weapons, with one report citing a homemade explosive found at the scene.
  • Regional officials urged media outlets to stop sharing graphic footage circulating on social platforms, criticizing the publication of violent images during the ongoing inquiry.