Attack at school in Staškov claims second victim, pupil dies

01.10.2026 19:01 HotInfo

The pupil injured in Tuesday's knife attack at an elementary school in Staškov in the Čadca district died on Thursday. The information was announced in the plenary session of the National Council of the Slovak Republic by its chairman Richard Raši. The attack has thus claimed a second victim. sme.sk ↗

A 61-year-old teacher died in the school incident, succumbing to her injuries directly at the scene. The injured pupil was transported in critical condition to the hospital, where doctors, despite their efforts, were unable to save her life. The girl had been hospitalized with serious injuries. teraz.sk ↗

Another injured teacher was hospitalized following the attack. Further information about her state of health has not yet been released. The attack occurred on Tuesday, September 29, on the premises of the elementary school in Staškov.

Police are investigating suspicion against an eighth-grade pupil in connection with the case. The investigation is meant to clarify the circumstances of the attack, its course, and the motive. Authorities have not yet released further details about the investigation. aktuality.sk ↗

Members of the National Council of the Slovak Republic honored the victims of the tragedy with a minute of silence. The attack at the school in Staškov has become one of the most tragic cases of violence at schools in Slovakia. Further proceedings will depend on the results of the investigation and the decisions of the law enforcement authorities. ta3.com ↗

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