Following the school tragedy: 13-year-old yet to be found - School shooting leaves 13-year-old pupil yet unaccounted for
A 13-year-old suspect accused of injuring a classmate with a sharp object at a Berlin school remains in custody after being apprehended following a city-wide search. The attack occurred at a Spandau school on Thursday, leaving a 12-year-old victim in need of emergency surgery. The victim's condition has since stabilized.
The suspect reportedly surrendered to police approximately 24 hours later at the Altstadt Spandau subway station. Undercover officers made the arrest without incident.
The investigation, initially led by homicide units, has shifted focus to psychiatric and psychological assessment in line with German juvenile law. As the suspect is underage, he will not face criminal charges. Instead, he is undergoing psychiatric evaluation and will be transferred to a child and adolescent psychiatric facility for further assessment.
Approximately 20 students directly affected by the incident have received psychological support, with counseling offered to parents. The attack is part of a broader increase in knife attacks in Germany's urban areas, sparking debate regarding security and immigration policies. However, authorities are treating this specific case as a youth-related psychological and social issue rather than a criminal one.
The arrest marks the conclusion of the search for the suspect, with local police and authorities continuing their investigation.
The Commission has shifted its focus from crime-and-justice to general-news, as the Berlin school incident of war-and-conflicts has transformed into a youth-related psychology and social issue. The authorities are investigating the increased knife attacks in Germany's urban areas, and this case serves as a subject for discussions in politics and social policies.
