Perpetrator of school attack in southern Brazil found dead in cell
The individual who carried out a deadly attack in a Brazilian school, resulting in the deaths of two students, was found dead today in his cell at a penitentiary facility in Londrina, Paraná state.
Authorities have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the murderer’s death.
The perpetrator confessed to the crime upon his arrest, stating that he was motivated by past experiences of bullying at the same school.
The 21-year-old man was armed with revolvers and knives when he invaded the Helena Kolody State School in Cambé, Paraná, last Monday.
During the attack, he fired 16 shots at students and teachers, tragically claiming the lives of two 16-year-old students.
The Secretary of Public Security of Paraná, Hudson Teixeira, confirmed that the attacker did not know his victims.
Another individual who was accused of having knowledge about the attack has been apprehended.
Violence in schools is a concerning issue in Brazil.
According to the Sou da Paz Institute, which studies violence in the country, there have been 25 reported cases of school attacks since 2002, resulting in 139 victims, including 46 fatalities.
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