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Stepfather arrested after 13-year-old's school shooting kills two staff; investigation underway.
Following a school shooting in Rio Branco, Acre, a 13-year-old boy opened fire, resulting in the deaths of two staff members. Authorities have arrested the shooter's stepfather, who is suspected of providing the firearm used in the incident.
Civil police have launched a formal investigation into the circumstances surrounding the attack. As part of the inquiry, students have been identified as potentially cooperating with the shooter, prompting authorities to examine the events leading up to the incident. The investigation is examining multiple aspects of the case, including how the weapon was obtained and what role others may have played in facilitating the shooting.
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Police probe weapon source and potential student involvement
Civil police have launched a comprehensive investigation into the Rio Branco school shooting. The focus includes how the 13-year-old obtained the firearm, with the arrest of the stepfather indicating a potential weapons source. Authorities are also examining whether other students had prior knowledge or played a role in facilitating the attack. The investigation aims to establish a complete timeline of events.
Adults arrested as authorities pursue those who enabled shooting
The arrest of the shooter's stepfather marks a focus on adult accountability in the Rio Branco incident. Investigators are examining how a minor obtained access to a firearm, holding adults responsible for providing it. Additionally, authorities are investigating students identified as potentially cooperating with the shooter, suggesting a broader inquiry into the network of individuals involved in or aware of the planned attack.