A 13-year-old student opened fire at a public school in Rio Branco, Brazil, on Tuesday, killing two female staff members and injuring two others.
The attack occurred at Instituto Sao Jose in the capital of Acre state. Police say the suspect used a gun belonging to his stepfather, who was also detained.
An 11-year-old student was shot in the leg and hospitalized along with another injured staff member. The suspect fired multiple shots in a hallway near the principal's office before surrendering to police.
Governor Mailza Assis expressed solidarity with victims' families. Classes have been suspended for three days across the state, and psychological support teams have been deployed.
Brazil has experienced a surge in school attacks in recent years, including multiple shootings and a 2023 axe attack that killed four young children.