Tragedy at Waldbach School: Shooter had 50 more rounds

An unthinkable episode of violence unfolded at Waldbach School in Offenburg, where a 15-year-old shot his classmate. It has now been disclosed that the suspect shooter was prepared with an additional 50 rounds.

The harrowing incident occurred on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at one of the specialized schools in Offenburg, Germany (Baden-Württemberg). Entering a classroom with nine students and two teachers, the suspected 15-year-old took aim and shot his classmate in the head twice from behind at point-blank range, resulting in the immediate and shocking escalation of events. The injured boy succumbed to his wounds in the hospital.

In the chaos that ensued after the shooting and his departure from the scene, the attacker also slightly wounded a teacher by striking her in the head as he fled. His rampage was halted by a parent who was at the school to pick up his child. Following the incident, the school was thrown into a state of alarm; students and teachers barricaded themselves inside classrooms, while the response from law enforcement was swift and significant -- four police helicopters were dispatched, and special forces arrived on scene as dozens of officers secured the perimeter.

The motive behind this appalling act, according to police, stemmed from "personal" reasons, with German media suggesting jealousy as a possible factor.

New Information on the Tragedy in Germany

Further distressing details have come to light in the days following the tragedy. Detective Raoul Hackenjos shared during a press conference on Tuesday that an investigation into the suspect and his belongings uncovered 50 additional rounds. This revelation indicates that the tragic events could have potentially been even more devastating, with the possibility of more victims.

Waldbach School in Offenburg specializes in catering to students across 15 classes.

*Source: Bild, Kronen Zeitung*