The deadliest sword attack at Brinell School in Fagersta left a 17‑year‑old girl dead, police confirm. Two more boys, 12 and 17, were seriously hurt, and a third person suffered minor injuries. An 18‑year‑old former pupil was arrested; the case is being treated as murder and attempted murder. The region entered a state of emergency Friday, ending by Saturday as police and leaders reacted swiftly to the tragedy, with the Prime Minister and opposition leader visiting the school to pay tribute. Police shots were fired en route to the scene, though details remain under investigation. The suspect, seen wearing a helmet, was reportedly not a name‑youth but a former student, according to local media. Five‑hundred students attend the school, located 170 km northwest of Stockholm, while investigators have executed two house searches linked to the suspect. Sweden’s Prime Minister described the incident as a serious event, and the King expressed dismay and sadness. All thoughts remain with the victims and their families.