Boy admits to shooting three students at Viertola School in Vantaa

On April 2, 2024, a 12-year-old boy who shot three students at Viertola School in Vantaa admitted to his actions during his first police questioning. “Do you want to explain in your own words what happened?” the interrogator asked shortly after the shooting. “I shot three students with a gun,” the boy responded.

The boy struggled to initially recall the school’s name, explaining that he was a new student. When questioned about the motive behind his actions, he claimed it was related to bullying and exclusion. He also revealed that he had taken the firearm from a relative’s gun cabinet.

Furthermore, the boy stated that he aimed at his victims and hit them. This is a developing news story, and further information will be added as it becomes available. The police released details about the incident earlier today. Additional coverage on the topic can be found here.