Sword attacker wounds several at Swedish high school

On Friday, August 21, 2026, a sword-wielding attacker wounded several people at Brinellskolan high school in Fagersta, Sweden. The suspect, an 18-year-old former student, was shot by police and detained. At least two teenagers were seriously injured. The school and nearby schools were locked down, and a large emergency response was deployed. The motive is unclear, but the suspect had a prior assault conviction and mental health issues. Swedish authorities are investigating possible links to a previous threat against the school.