12-Year-Old Suspect Detained After Fatal School Shooting in Finland
TL;DR
In Finland, a 12-year-old suspect has been detained after fatally shooting a 12-year-old student and injuring two others at a school in Vantaa, near Helsinki. The country, known for its high rate of gun ownership, had tightened its gun laws following earlier school shootings in 2007 and 2008. The suspect, who had a handgun, is accused of murder and attempted murder, prompting authorities to reevaluate the effectiveness of their preventive measures.
- Finland School Shooting: 12-Year-Old Suspect Detained After 1 Dead and 2 Injured The New York Times
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- Finland school shooting: 12-year-old arrested after fellow pupil dies The Guardian
- A 12-year-old student opens fire at a school in Finland, killing 1 and wounding 2 others Yahoo! Voices
- Finland 12-year-old detained after shooting three classmates The Washington Post
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