Schongau

Schongau is a small town in Upper Bavaria, Germany, that recently became the site of a serious incident at the Welfen-Gymnasium secondary school. On Wednesday, July 8, 2026, a 16-year-old suspect was arrested after allegedly attacking two 13-year-old girls, leaving them seriously injured. Reports indicate the suspect was armed with both a knife and a firearm and is believed to have acted alone. The attack is being described by police as a suspected "rampage" where the perpetrator may have deliberately targeted the school. A major police operation was underway in the area following the incident. The current condition of the injured girls has not been life-threatening. This event has brought Schongau into the news due to the severity of the attack and the arrest of a minor suspect.