Historical Events tagged with "matti saari"
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Crime & Law
Matti Saari's deadly school shooting in Finland
September 23rd, 2008 16 years ago
Matti Saari opened fire at a vocational school in Kauhajoki, Finland, claiming ten lives before taking his own life. The shooting began in the school's cafeteria, where Saari, armed with a handgun, indiscriminately shot students and staff. Saari had previously shown signs of distress and had made threats, leading to a police investigation prior to the incident. The tragic event highlighted issues surrounding mental health and gun regulation in Finland.
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