Armed Student Storms School and Kills Two Teachers in Mexico

Teachers killed by teenager in Michoacán

Armed attack at high school

Student detained after crime

A 15-year-old teenager killed two teachers inside a high school in Michoacán, in a case that has deeply shaken the local community.

The Michoacán school shooting exposes a violent act within an educational setting and has generated widespread concern.

Armed attack inside the Michoacán high school

#Entérate | Authorities detained a 15-year-old adolescent accused of killing two teachers at a school in Lázaro Cárdenas, Michoacán. Witnesses say the motive may have been related to the suspect arriving late to class. pic.twitter.com/mG5I1TdzL3

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According to EFE, the armed attack occurred around 9:00 am in Lázaro Cárdenas, Michoacán.

The teenager entered the Anton Makarenko high school armed.

According to the State Attorney General’s Office, he used a 5.56-caliber assault rifle.

The weapon was equipped with a magazine loaded with 40 rounds.

The attacker fired directly at two teachers inside the school.

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The victims were identified as Tatiana Madrigal Bedolla and Mariana del Rosario Sagrero.

They were 37 and 36 years old, respectively.

The attack took place in the central area of the municipality.

The incident occurred at Anton Makarenko high school, an upper secondary educational institution.

Motive reportedly linked to school access

#Michoacán | A 15-year-old adolescent killed two teachers with a rifle at his high school in Lázaro Cárdenas. pic.twitter.com/9o3C4yRRlc

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According to Municipal Police, the alleged perpetrator is a student identified as Omar “N,” 15 years old.

Initial reports suggest the attack occurred after he was denied entry to the Anton Makarenko high school.

The student was reportedly unable to enter at the designated time.

He allegedly returned home afterward.

There, he obtained the firearm later used in the attack.

He then returned to the school and entered the premises armed.

At that point, he opened fire on the teachers.

Arrest and ongoing investigation

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Municipal Police officers managed to subdue and disarm the teenager.

He was placed under the custody of the State Attorney General’s Office.

Authorities reported that they are analyzing the suspect’s social media accounts.

He had allegedly posted images and a video with the weapon beforehand.

Investigators are also examining the origin of the rifle used in the attack.

Authorities are reviewing the teenager’s family environment.

They are also assessing his behavior within the school.

The mayor of Lázaro Cárdenas, Manuel Esquivel Bejarano, addressed the case.

He stated that the local government will provide support to the victims’ families.

The teachers were recognized members of the local community.

The case has had a significant impact on the city and port of Lázaro Cárdenas.

Investigations will determine the origin of the weapon and the full circumstances surrounding the attack, as the Michoacán school shooting case continues to unfold.