Man wielding sword injures several at high school in Sweden
Several other schools and public buildings in Fagersta were placed in lockdown.
An 18-year-old man attacked a high school in Fagersta, Sweden with a sword, resulting in one death and three injuries. The incident occurred at Brinell High School, which had recently reopened after summer break. The attacker, who was previously convicted of assault, was shot by police and taken into custody. Local authorities described the attack as horrific, and Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson expressed shock and concern.
The school's population is approximately 450 students aged 16 to 20, and the town of Fagersta has a population of around 13,000. Several schools and public buildings in the area were placed on lockdown, but the lockdown has since been lifted.
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