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Police end school hostage siege in Curitiba
A knife-wielding man took 13 children and staff hostage at a school in Curitiba and threatened to set it on fire. Police shot him dead and rescued the hostages; two children were injured.
Why it matters
All hostages were freed, but the attack adds to concern over violence in Brazilian schools.
Background
Brazil has experienced a rise in attacks on schools in recent years. Authorities have stepped up security measures in response.
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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