Three Students Injured in Knife Attack at Lithuanian School

A shocking act of violence has disrupted the academic environment at Sūduvos Gymnasium in Marijampolė, where a 17-year-old student armed with a knife attacked three of his peers before the first lesson. The incident, which sent ripples of fear through the school community, saw students hiding in classrooms and toilets before being evacuated.

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I was at school and a boy or man with a knife ran in. He told us to run upstairs, then evacuate. He injured two girls and a boy. I don't know how, but it's all very scary.

While the immediate aftermath was chaotic, with students recounting terrifying moments of fleeing and hiding, the swift response of law enforcement ensured the attacker's apprehension. The school administration, while initially declining to comment due to the ongoing investigation, later released a statement confirming the non-life-threatening nature of the injuries sustained by the two girls and one boy.

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We are informed about the situation at Sūduvos Gymnasium – on April 28, before 8 a.m., a student unexpectedly attacked and injured two girls from the 1st and 4th grades and a boy from the 4th grade. The injuries are not life-threatening.

Medical professionals at Marijampolė Hospital provided crucial updates, detailing the nature of the wounds, primarily on the limbs and torso. Fortunately, initial assessments indicated no internal organ damage, allowing the three injured students to be discharged and recover at home. This news brought a measure of relief to anxious parents and the wider community.

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The wounds are on the limbs, hands, and the back of the chest. The wounds are not deep, but we will repeat tests to ensure there are no organ injuries.

Investigators are working to understand the motive behind this disturbing act. Early accounts from fellow students suggest the attacker may have had prior health issues and was often seen as a solitary figure. The fact that he allegedly made prior threats, dismissed as idle talk by his peers, adds a layer of tragedy to the event. Child welfare specialists have confirmed that neither the attacker nor his family were previously known to authorities, making this incident particularly perplexing.

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From the initial examination, the dimensions indicate it is a multifunctional tool that includes a knife blade.