A shooting incident occurred in a school in Chop, Ukraine, where a 15-year-old student fired several shots during a lesson, injuring a classmate. The injured student received medical attention and is not in life-threatening condition. Following the incident, the shooter fled but was later apprehended by police.
According to reports from the Transcarpathian police, preliminary investigations suggest that the teenager may have acted under psychological pressure from unidentified individuals he had communicated with via a messaging app, having met them through an online game. The shooter claimed to have received threats regarding harm to his family if he did not comply with certain demands.
Authorities have confirmed that the firearm used in the incident was a modified blank pistol, converted to function as a live weapon. Investigations are ongoing to determine the full circumstances surrounding the event, including the identities of those involved in orchestrating the incident. Police are also examining the communication channels through which influence was exerted on the minor.
The event has been classified as a terrorist act under Part 1 of Article 258 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.
A 15-year-old student in Ukraine was arrested after shooting a classmate during a lesson. The incident, classified as a terrorist act, is under investigation, focusing on potential external influences on the shooter.