School Attack Classification Hinges on One Unanswered Question

German police have arrested a 16-year-old after two 13-year-old girls were seriously injured in a rampage at Welfen-Gymnasium in Bavaria on Wednesday. Neither victim faces life-threatening injuries. The suspect's prior connection to the school—or lack thereof—will determine whether investigators treat this as a targeted assault or a random act, shaping both motive analysis and security protocols. Basic details, including the weapon used, remain unconfirmed.