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Police kill knife-wielding hostage-taker at Curitiba school
A man armed with a knife held 13 children and staff hostage at a school in Curitiba and threatened to set it on fire. Police shot him dead and freed the hostages; two children were injured.
Why it matters
The attack adds to concern over school safety in Brazil.
Background
Brazil has seen a number of violent attacks on schools in recent years, prompting debates about security measures.
The story so far
- Police kill knife-wielding hostage-taker at Curitiba school
- Police end school hostage siege in Curitiba
Sources
- AP ↗October 9, 2026
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