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France School Shooting: Teen Claims Revenge for Bullying
15 Oct
Summary
- A 14-year-old French student is charged with attempted murder.
- The teen cited revenge for bullying as his motive.
- He was influenced by online subcultures celebrating mass shootings.
A 14-year-old student in Aubagne, France, has been charged with attempted murder and taken into custody following a school shooting on Monday. The incident, which occurred at a middle school near Marseille, involved the use of small hunting pellets. The adolescent reportedly stated that his actions were motivated by a desire for revenge due to bullying from teachers and classmates.
Prosecutors have indicated that the investigation has not yet substantiated claims of harassment. The suspect acknowledged an influence from an online subculture that celebrates mass shootings, commonly known as the true crime community, though he denied acting in its name. Sources suggest the student showed no remorse, while his lawyer argued that the boy did not intend to kill, aiming for non-vital areas.
The youth entered the school dressed in black, carrying a firearm concealed in a guitar case, along with other items including ammunition. This event follows a series of violent incidents at French schools in recent months, prompting increased security measures in some educational institutions.
