2020 Vrútky school stabbing
2025 school attack
On 11 June 2020, a 22-year-old man entered a primary school in Vrútky, Slovakia, armed with a knife, and attacked students and staff during morning hours. He was reportedly a former pupil of the school.
One adult staff member was killed, and four others were injured, including two children. The attacker fled the school after the initial attack but was shot and killed by police at the scene.
Background
The incident occurred at the United School (Spojená škola) on M. R. Štefánika Street in Vrútky, a town in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia. The school serves multiple age groups, including both primary and secondary students.
The attacker, later identified as 22-year-old Ivan Čulok from nearby Martin, was a former pupil of the school.
According to Slovak media and police statements, Čulok had previously shown signs of mental health difficulties and erratic behavior. Authorities stated there was no evidence of a political or religious motive, describing the attack as an isolated incident.
Attack
On the morning of 11 June 2020, the perpetrator entered the school building by breaking a glass door and attacked staff members and pupils with a knife.
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