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Swedish police identify 17-year-old girl killed in Fagersta school sword attack

An 18-year-old suspect is under arrest for murder and attempted murder after an attack that also injured three minors.

Updated Aug 24, 2026 · 02:15 UTC6 reports

The short version

A 17-year-old girl was killed and three other minors were injured during a sword attack at the Brinell School in Fagersta, Sweden.
Police arrested an 18-year-old male suspect and are investigating the case as murder and attempted murder.
Major Swedish political parties suspended campaign events ahead of the September parliamentary election as investigators conduct searches and interviews.

A 17-year-old girl was killed and three other individuals under 18 were injured, including two boys aged 12 and 17 who were seriously wounded, during an attack on Friday at the Brinell School in Fagersta.[Associated Press · CBS News · BBC News]
An 18-year-old male armed with a sword was arrested at the scene, and police are investigating the incident as murder and attempted murder.[Associated Press · PBS NewsHour]
The school principal told local media that the suspect was a student at the school, while other local reports described him as a former student.[Associated Press · BBC News]
Police confirmed firing shots during the operation, but stated they have no reason to believe any additional perpetrators were involved.[Associated Press · CBS News]
Swedish political parties suspended campaigning on Saturday ahead of the September parliamentary election, and Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson invited party leaders to discuss the investigation.[Associated Press · PBS NewsHour]

Authorities have not established or released an official motive for the attack.[Associated Press · CBS News]