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2 dead in school attack near Berlin

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Updated 28.8.2026
Key Topics & People
Docemus school *Gosen-Neu Zittau violent incident 19-year-old German man 18-year-old secondary school student

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Aug 28 Evening

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South China Morning PostAug 28

2 dead in school attack near Berlin

Two people were killed in an attack at a school in Gosen-Neu Zittau, near Berlin, on Thursday. The victims were identified as an 18-year-old woman and a 30-year-old nursery worker. Police have detained a 19-year-old German man in connection with the incident. Media reports suggest the woman was the suspect's ex-girlfriend, and police confirmed the crime is linked to a relationship. The school site includes a primary and secondary school, as well as a nursery.

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Two people were killed in an attack at a school in Gosen-Neu Zittau.

— police

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One of the deceased was a 30-year-old nursery worker.

— police

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A 19-year-old German man was detained in connection with the attack.

— police

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The crime is believed to be linked to a relationship, and one of the victims was the suspect's ex-girlfriend.

— police

Aug 27 Evening

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BBC News - WorldAug 27

Two killed in 'violent incident' at school near Berlin

Two people were killed in a violent incident at the private Docemus school in Gosen-Neu Zittau, near Berlin. The victims were an 18-year-old secondary school student and a 30-year-old man who reportedly intervened. A 19-year-old male suspect, believed to be the ex-boyfriend of the 18-year-old victim, has been arrested by Brandenburg police. The crime scene is being secured, and classes have been cancelled for Friday, though the school will remain open for students. The school's managing director stated that no further information regarding the circumstances of the event will be provided at this time due to the ongoing investigation.

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Two people were killed in a violent incident at a school in Gosen-Neu Zittau near Berlin.

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A 19-year-old male suspect has been arrested.

— Brandenburg police

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Classes will be cancelled on Friday due to the ongoing investigation.

— Michael Kunz (school's managing director)

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One victim was an 18-year-old secondary school student, and the other was a 30-year-old man who intervened.

— local media

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The suspect is believed to be the ex-boyfriend of the 18-year-old victim.

— Maz Online