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The tranquility of the Ipiranga neighborhood, in Ituiutaba (MG)was interrupted by an act of violence on Wednesday morning (08/04). At around 7am, a 16-year-old teenager managed to access the premises of the Rotary State School carrying a pocket knife, hitting five children who were there for the start of classes.
Assistance and status of victims
The victims, aged between 9 and 11 years oldwere promptly rescued. According to official information from the city hall and the Military:
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Gravity: All injuries were considered minor.
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Prognosis: None of the children are at risk of death.
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Support: Medical and psychological teams were mobilized by the municipal administration to provide immediate support to students and their families.
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Police Action and Investigation
The perpetrator of the attack was still contained inside the school by staff and military personnel, and was taken to the police station in . So far, the motivation for the crime remains unknown, and the teenager will undergo evaluations to determine what triggered the violent behavior.
“My solidarity with each of the families involved and the entire school community. Ituiutaba is with you”, declared the mayor Leandra Guedes on their social networks, ensuring that the entire municipal structure is available to victims.
Debate on School Safety in 2026
The case in Ituiutaba occurs at a time of reinforcement of security protocols in schools in Minas Gerais. The State Department of Education must monitor the development of the investigations to assess whether there were failures in access control to the unit and whether new monitoring measures will be implemented in the Triângulo Mineiro region.
