Police Response to Violent Attack at Welfen-Gymnasium in Schongau
警方回應於 Schongau Welfen-Gymnasium 發生的暴力襲擊
Introduction
Police in Upper Bavaria have arrested a 16-year-old suspect after a violent attack at the Welfen-Gymnasium in Schongau, which left several people injured.
上巴伐利亞警方在 Schongau Welfen-Gymnasium 發生暴力襲擊後，逮捕了一名 16 歲的嫌疑人，該事件造成多人受傷。
Main Body
The incident began around 12:50 local time on Wednesday during school hours. Police launched a large operation, using more than 15 patrol cars and a helicopter to secure the area and catch the suspect, who had initially fled the scene. The operation covered both the school grounds and the surrounding neighborhood.
該事件始於週三上課期間，當地時間約 12 點 50 分。警方展開大規模行動，出動超過 15 輛巡邏車和一架直升機以封鎖現場並逮捕最初逃離現場的嫌疑人。行動範圍涵蓋校園及其周邊社區。
According to police reports, several people were injured, including two 13-year-old girls who were seriously wounded. While early reports mentioned stab wounds, police later confirmed that the suspect had both a knife and a gun. Although the school administration described the event as a 'rampage,' officials emphasized that the injuries of the two main victims are not life-threatening. Police are still verifying the total number of injured people.
根據警方報告，有數人受傷，其中包括兩名 13 歲女孩受傷嚴重。雖然初步報告提到有刺傷，但警方隨後確認嫌疑人同時持有刀具和槍支。儘管學校行政部門將此次事件描述為一場「肆虐」，但官員強調兩名主要受害者的傷勢並無生命危險。警方目前仍在核實受傷人數的總數。
To manage the crisis, authorities set up a meeting point for parents and guardians at the local fire station. The Welfen-Gymnasium, which was founded in 1887 and has about 800 students, is located in Schongau, a town with more than 12,000 residents.
為了管理危機，當局在當地消防局為家長和監護人設置了一個會合點。Welfen-Gymnasium 創立於 1887 年，約有 800 名學生，位於一個擁有超過 12,000 名居民的城鎮 Schongau。
Conclusion
The suspect is still in custody while authorities work to determine the exact number of victims and whether the suspect was a student at the school.
嫌疑人目前仍被拘留，當局正努力確定受害者的確切人數，以及嫌疑人是否為該校學生。
Vocabulary Learning
The Power of 'Passive' Reporting
At the A2 level, you usually say: "The police arrested the boy." This is simple and direct. However, to move toward B2, you need to handle information where the action is more important than the person doing it.
Look at this phrase from the text:
"The suspect is still in custody..."
Instead of saying "The police are holding the suspect," the writer uses a state of being. This makes the text sound formal and objective—exactly how news reports and academic papers are written.
⚡ The B2 Pivot: Moving from 'Active' to 'Formal'
Compare these two ways of describing the same event. The second version is what we call "B2-style" because it focuses on the situation, not just the people.
| A2 Style (Simple/Active) | B2 Transition (Formal/Passive Focus) |
|---|---|
| Police used 15 cars to find him. | A large operation was launched. |
| The school was built in 1887. | The school was founded in 1887. |
| They are checking the number of victims. | Police are still verifying the total number. |
🛠️ Linguistic Tool: The 'Reporting' Verb
Notice how the article doesn't just say "The police said." It uses specific reporting verbs to give more precision. If you want to sound more fluent, stop using say and tell for everything. Try these instead:
- Confirm: To say something is definitely true. ("Police confirmed the suspect had a gun.")
- Emphasize: To show that something is very important. ("Officials emphasized that the injuries are not life-threatening.")
- Verify: To check if the facts are correct. ("Police are verifying the total number.")
Pro Tip: Using Verify instead of Check instantly elevates your vocabulary from a basic level to a professional level.