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Pupil arrested after two teachers shot at French school

The principal and a teacher at the middle school were both wounded, and police detained the student after the shooting; officials have not yet said how he got the weapon.

On air: Gloria Vance and Hank Ledger on BBN Newsroom
Published 3:36 PM ET, Monday, October 12, 2026

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First reported by BBC: “Pupil arrested after two teachers shot at French school”.
Covered on BBN on Monday, October 12, 2026, at 3:36 PM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Gloria Vance and Hank Ledger.
Topics: French.

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BBCPupil arrested after two teachers shot at French school

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Gloria Vance · World News AnchorIn France this afternoon, a fourteen-year-old pupil has been arrested after two staff members were shot at a middle school.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe BBC reports that the school's principal and a teacher were wounded. Police detained the student after the shooting.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorDo we know how badly they're hurt?
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe details we have say only that both were injured.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorNothing has been confirmed on their condition, and officials have not said how the pupil got the weapon.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThat is the question parents will be asking tonight.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorIt is.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorGun violence inside French schools is rare, which is why this one will land hard, and the questions about security and access will come quickly.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorWatch for a statement from the education ministry, and for word on the two teachers' condition and on what happens next with the student.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorWe'll have more information for you as the situation develops.