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San Cristóbal School Shooting Kills 13-Year-Old, Injures Eight in Argentina

Authorities have opened a criminal inquiry into how a minor brought a suspected shotgun into the school.

Overview

  • A 15-year-old opened fire at the Mariano Moreno school in San Cristóbal on Monday, leaving one boy dead and at least eight injured, according to Santa Fe officials.
  • Police arrested the student at the scene after witnesses said he came out of a bathroom with a gun during the morning flag-raising.
  • Six students were treated for minor injuries at a local hospital, and two others were transferred to the regional hospital in Rafaela, with one listed as serious but stable.
  • Officials said the weapon was likely a shotgun, and the school suspended classes as students were sent home.
  • Provincial leaders said the suspect had no disciplinary record but a complex family situation, and investigators are examining motive and how he obtained the firearm.