Spain: Student Kills Teacher with Crossbow in Barcelona School

A 13-year-old student killed his teacher, allegedly with a crossbow, on Monday in a Barcelona school in Spain. 

The police have arrested the boy, who also injured four others in the shocking attack. 

Spanish media reported that the boy used a crossbow in his attack on the male teacher at the Joan Foster school. 

The boy was also reportedly armed with a dagger. The youth's motive behind the attack is unclear. 

The incident took place at about 9.30 am local time.

According to The Local, the male teacher, who was working as a substitute, was trying to protect another teacher from the attack, when he was struck. 

The boy had reportedly aimed his weapon on a female teacher and her daughter, who is also a student. 

¿Es un menor de 14 años responsable penal de los delitos que comete? Segun LO 5/2000 Art 3 no http://t.co/Xir8NID7zN pic.twitter.com/naDaHuqlBH

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