7-Year-Old Killed, 5 Injured in Knife Attack At Zagreb School; Attacker Arrested

A tragic knife attack at Precko Elementary School in Zagreb, Croatia, left a 7-year-old girl dead and injured six others, including a teacher and five students. The attack occurred at 9:50 a.m. on Friday morning in the Precko neighborhood.

Confirmations have been made by the police that the attacker has been apprehended shortly after the attack and is with police custody. Health Minister Irena Hristic further expressed that the attacker is greater than 18 years. “According to some media accounts,” other sources stated that he must have been 19 years of age.

The victims are being treated medically, and the police continue their investigation to understand what might have motivated the attack. The community is still in shock, and the tragedy has left deep scars on the school and the community at large.

The Precko Elementary School continues to be placed under maximum security as authorities investigate the circumstances surrounding the event. The local police have been assured the public that the situation is under control, while the attacker is held for further inquiries.