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Berlin police say 2 girls seriously wounded in school attack

Berlin police say two young children were seriously wounded in an attack at a school in the south of the capital

Via AP news wire
Wednesday 03 May 2023 12:19 EDT

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Berlin police say two young children were seriously wounded in an attack at a school in the south of the capital.

Police said the victims were girls, ages 7 and 8 years. One is in a life-threatening condition, they said in a statement.

A suspect has been detained, police said. Further details weren't immediately available.

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