Horror in Doulon: 15-year-old causes massacre at school!

Horror in Doulon: 15-year-old causes massacre at school!

In Doulon, in the west of France, a tragic incident occurred during school operations: a 15-year-old teenager stabbed several of his classmates with a knife. A student was fatally injured. This is reported by the authorities and emphasize that the situation is serious as at least three people have been taken to hospital with serious injuries. The perpetrator was overpowered and restrained by teachers. While the investigation is still ongoing, there is currently no information about the perpetrator's possible motives, as reported by Cosmo clarified.

This shocking act raises questions about the causes of knife violence. According to a 2023 study by Elena Rausch at the Wiesbaden Central Criminological Office, psychological pre-existing conditions and alcohol-related problems are often observed in convicted violent criminals who use knives. However, it is also pointed out that the data regarding knife attacks is generally sparse. Jochen Kopelke, the federal chairman of the police union, notes that it is important to improve the data situation in order to develop preventive measures. In the police crime statistics of the Federal Criminal Police Office, around 14,000 knife attacks will be registered for 2023, with the perpetrators often having a relationship with their victims and the proportion of non-German suspects being above the population average MDR reported.

Knife violence in context

The problem of knife violence is not new, but it is increasingly becoming the focus of public attention. In the future, the police crime statistics (PKS) will record all crimes involving knives, including threats and not just physical attacks. This broader coverage could lead to an increase in reported incidents, as in previous years only specific crimes were taken into account. The increase in non-German suspects is partly explained by immigration, while social hotspots and a lack of prospects, such as lack of access to work, are considered risk factors for violent crime. A look at the background shows that many perpetrators are often not aware of how quickly a knife can kill, as the study by RND clarified.

It is recommended to act preventively rather than just focusing on criminal measures. Education about the dangers of using knives could be a step in the right direction. Most acts of violence occur in a social environment, often between acquaintances or partners, which requires a differentiated look at the social and psychological background in order to break the cycles of violence.