Swedish police say 1 dead, 2 injured after school sword attack
Updated on: August 21, 2026 / 5:43 PM EDT / CBS/AP
TL;DR
- An 18-year-old with a sword attacked the Brinell School in Fagersta, Sweden.
- One person was killed, and at least two students (aged 12-17) were seriously injured.
- The 18-year-old suspect has been arrested and is in custody.
- Police confirmed shots were fired during the arrest; the suspect's condition is unclear.
- The motive for the attack is currently unknown.
- Investigations include house searches and interviewing witnesses.
- Nearby schools were locked down, and roadblocks were established.
- Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson called it a "serious incident" and expressed thoughts for those affected.