Police on Friday confirmed a 17-year-old girl died after the attack at Brinellskolan.
Why it matters: The attack triggered a major emergency response and renewed scrutiny of school security in Fagersta. Police have not confirmed a motive, and the investigation remains open.
- Police say an 18-year-old man attacked students at Brinellskolan in Fagersta on Aug. 21.
- The victim was a 17-year-old girl, police said on Aug. 22.
- Three others were injured, including two boys ages 12 and 17 with minor injuries.
- Region Västmanland entered stabsläge on Aug. 21 to coordinate care and resources.
Police in Fagersta, Sweden, say a 17-year-old girl was killed in Friday's attack at Brinellskolan. The school was in session when an 18-year-old man armed with a sword attacked students, according to police and AP.
The case is being investigated as murder and attempted murder. Police arrested the suspect at the scene. Reuters reported that one person was killed and three were injured.
The attack triggered a major emergency response in Västmanland. The region said it entered stabsläge on Aug. 21 to coordinate care and resources, while police said they received the alarm at 14:06 and initially treated it as suspected deadly violence. Region Västmanland said it moved into crisis mode after the school incident.
Police have not confirmed a motive. Reuters said media reported the attacker was a former student at the school, but that detail has not been confirmed by police.
By the numbers
- 17 - age of the girl police say was killed
- 18 - age of the man police say carried out the attack
- 3 - number of people injured
Yes, but: Police have not confirmed a motive, and Reuters' report that the suspect was a former student remains unverified by authorities.
What's next: Police said the investigation is ongoing.