14-Year-Old Detained After School Shooting Near Marseille

A 14-year-old student is in custody after a school shooting in Aubagne, near Marseille, leaving two staff injured.

October 12, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Aubagne, France — A 14-year-old student has been taken into custody following a shooting at a school near Marseille, where two staff members were injured by gunfire.

The incident occurred at the Lakanal school in Aubagne on Monday morning, according to Education Minister Edouard Geffray. The attacker reportedly opened fire with a shotgun, wounding a headmaster and a teacher.

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Local authorities confirmed the arrest of the minor, though details about the motive remain under investigation. The school, located in southern France, has faced previous challenges related to staffing shortages, including vacant positions for deputies, vocational training directors, and support staff for students with disabilities.

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