Teacher harmed during school stabbing incident - pupil apprehended by authorities
In the heart of Essen, a shocking incident unfolded at a municipal vocational college on Monday morning. A 45-year-old teacher was attacked with a knife, leaving her with wounds to the chest and abdomen.
The suspect, a 17-year-old student at the college, is believed to be of Kosovar descent and was arrested near Essen's main station in a park. According to reports, during the arrest, the suspect pulled out a knife, resulting in the police shooting. The suspect is currently hospitalized and under guard.
The police are investigating the case for attempted homicide, and the suspected attacker is believed to be a student at the college, although this is not yet confirmed. No other persons were attacked during the incident.
Essen's mayor, Thomas Kufen (CDU), was present at the scene, along with School Minister Dorothee Feller (CDU), who expressed sympathy for the injured teacher and the school community.
The incident has caused a significant amount of distress among students. A 16-year-old student mentioned that some had experienced panic and had called their parents, with some crying. School psychologists will be present on Monday to support students as they return to classes.
Classes will resume as normal on Monday, with teachers adapting lessons to the situation as needed. Many parents were still waiting outside the cordoned-off building at lunchtime, expressing concern for their children.
The teacher's current health condition is unknown, but she is under medical care. No news related to the incident in Essen was found in the Hamm area, and the police emphasized caution, stating they want to be absolutely sure before letting affected persons leave the building.
The school in question is a vocational college with approximately 1,780 students, offering educational opportunities in fields such as nutrition, household management, social care, and health care. The school authority will be supporting the college during this difficult time.
Some relatives appeared desperate, with some in contact with their children via mobile phone. The police are urging the public to stay informed through official channels to avoid the spread of misinformation.
As the investigation continues, the Essen community stands united in support of the teacher and the school community.
