School shooting in Finland: suspected child was victim of harassment. 12-year-old child suspected of having shot and killed a classmate and seriously injured two others in a school in Finland.
During interrogations with police, the suspect said he had been the target of harassment, which was confirmed by the preliminary investigation. Flags on public buildings and institutions were flown at half-mast for the day in tribute to the victims. The boy will not be incarcerated because he is under 15 and cannot be found criminally responsible, but he will be handed over to social services.