Slovakia School Stabbing Kills Teacher, Leaves Child Critically Injured in Staškov

A school stabbing in Staškov, Slovakia, killed a 61-year-old teacher and injured two other people on Tuesday, September 29, including a child in critical condition, emergency officials said.

The attack happened Tuesday morning at an elementary school in the Čadca district of northern Slovakia. Slovak broadcaster Markíza reported that the suspected attacker was an eighth-grade student and had been detained by police.

Police said the situation was under control and there was no immediate danger to others.

Two Injured Airlifted to Hospitals

Emergency services dispatched two ambulances and two rescue helicopters to the school.

Spokeswoman Petra Klimešová said a critically injured child was flown to a hospital in Martin. A 44-year-old woman with a stab wound to the chest was airlifted to a hospital in Žilina after receiving initial treatment.

Local broadcasters identified the injured woman as another teacher and the child as a female student. The 61-year-old teacher died from her injuries at the scene.

Police Investigate School Attack

Police were investigating the circumstances of the attack. A motive had not been officially established.

Education Minister Tomáš Drucker said the ministry was providing assistance and professional support to the school. He urged the public to avoid spreading unverified information and to respect the privacy of children and their families.