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Brazil police rescue 13 children taken hostage at kindergarten. (2026, October 10). Al Jazeera. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/10/brazil-police-rescue-13-children-taken-hostage-at-kindergarten?traffic_source=rss
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On Friday, an armed man suffering from schizophrenia broke into a classroom at the São Braz Municipal Early Childhood Education Center in Curitiba, Brazil, and held 13 children hostage for over three hours. He threatened to set the room on fire by pouring a gasoline-like liquid around him and the hostages. Police intervened with the Special Police Operations Battalion, resulting in the man's death during a tactical operation that ensured minimal risk to the children.
Local authorities did not disclose how or who killed the suspect, but confirmed he had mental health issues. The police commander stated they used a very tactical approach to rescue the children and staff safely. All hostages are reported safe with plans for psychological support from Curitiba City Hall.
