NOVÉ MESTO NAD VÁHOM, Slovakia – A shooting incident prompted the suspension of classes at Spojená škola sv.Jozefa today, as local authorities and emergency responders converged on the school grounds. Initial reports indicate that two individuals sustained injuries following an incident involving an air gun, raising concerns about safety protocols in Slovakian schools [[1]]. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting, and the extent of the injuries remains unknown at this time [[2]].
This story is developing and will be updated as more information becomes available.
NOVÉ MESTO NAD VÁHOM, Slovakia – Classes were suspended at Spojená škola sv. Jozefa following a shooting incident on school grounds. Emergency responders treated two individuals for injuries, the extent of which remains unknown, as does their affiliation with the school.
According to early reports, the incident involved an air gun.
Slovakian Education Minister Tomáš Drucker stated that a sixth-grade student injured two classmates with an air pistol, though the injuries are not considered life-threatening.
“Based on the facts established so far, one student fired an airsoft gun at fellow students, resulting in two students receiving on-site treatment. Fortunately, the students are not in life-threatening condition,” a statement from the Slovakian Police Force said.
Authorities are currently investigating whether the shooting was intentional. The incident underscores the growing concern over school safety, even with the use of non-lethal weaponry.
