Two teenage brothers attack Torreon secondary school, killing vice principal
A vice principal was killed and three people wounded after two 18-year-old brothers attacked Secondary School No. 13 in Torreon, Coahuila.
In Torreon, Coahuila, a violent incident at Secondary School No. 13 left the school's vice principal dead and three others injured. Prosecutors identified the attackers as two 18-year-old brothers who had previously attended the school and were armed with machetes and rudimentary explosive devices. After the explosions, nearby residents entered the building, captured the suspects, and held them until law enforcement arrived.
State Prosecutor Federico Fernandez called the episode a "brutal attack" targeting school administrators. The federal Security Cabinet confirmed that the injured parties are under medical treatment. While school attacks are rare in Mexico, the case follows a series of isolated incidents involving weapons in educational settings over recent years.
Why it matters
The attack highlights the growing threat of violence in Mexican schools, a setting traditionally seen as safe.
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