# 18-year-old attacks Swedish high school with sword, killing 1 and injuring 2

https://mins.news/en/video/28835

- Global News, 2026-08-21 20:25 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8sahmYTbJM

> An 18-year-old man carrying a sword attacked people at Brinell High School in central Sweden on Friday, killing one person and injuring two others. The assault occurred on the first day back from summer break and prompted a major emergency response.

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