A knife attack occurred at the Docemus Private School in Gosen-Neu Zittau, Brandenburg state, Germany. Two people died in the attack, and the 19-year-old suspect was taken into custody.

Police reported that the 19-year-old suspect fatally stabbed his 18-year-old ex-girlfriend, who was a student at the school. A 30-year-old school caretaker who tried to intervene also lost his life in the attack.

The assailant was quickly apprehended by police and taken into custody. Police announced that the investigation into the incident is ongoing. It was stated that there was no other threat around the school. While the campus was cordoned off with a wide security perimeter, armed teams are continuing their investigations in the area.

Students experienced great shock after the incident. Some students were kept in the school gym until the evening. Psychological support teams attended to the students and their families. Brandenburg Prime Minister Dietmar Woidke (SPD) expressed his deep sorrow. Woidke stated, "Our schools should have been a home for our young people. Today, a school here became the scene of unimaginable violence." Authorities reported that the investigation is continuing to shed light on all aspects of the incident.