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French authorities have launched an investigation into a suspected case of attempted murder after a 14-year-old student shot two senior staff members at a school in Aubagne, southern France. The incident resulted in the immediate detention of the minor following an attack that has shocked the local school community. Both the school's headteacher and a teacher were wounded during the shooting and were subsequently rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment of their injuries.
Details emerging from the investigation reveal that the teenager used a hunting rifle to carry out the attack. To bypass security and avoid suspicion, the student reportedly concealed the weapon inside a guitar case before entering the school premises. Once inside, he fired at least four shots, specifically targeting the lower limbs of the victims. Medical reports indicate that while both the headteacher and the teacher suffered significant injuries to their legs, they are currently receiving professional care.
The motive behind the shooting remains a central mystery for investigators. The local prosecutor stated that the 14-year-old has been uncooperative regarding his reasons for the attack, showing no intention of explaining his actions to the police. Despite the lack of an immediate explanation, authorities have clarified that the incident appears to be an isolated act and was not connected to the broader school protests currently occurring across France.
In the aftermath of the violence, French President Emmanuel Macron issued a statement expressing his solidarity with the victims and their families. The President also commended the quick thinking and decisive actions of the school’s staff during the crisis, noting that their response was instrumental in preventing further harm to other students or personnel. As the legal process begins, the focus remains on the psychological state of the suspect and the circumstances that allowed him to bring a firearm onto the campus.