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Brazilian Police Rescue 13 Kindergarteners Held Hostage in Curitiba
Just the facts
The standoff lasted more than two hours while specialized tactical units and crisis negotiators surrounded the daycare center. Authorities reported that the suspect poured flammable liquid across the room and held an ignition device while striking several children. Tactical officers breached the room to prevent the suspect from igniting the substance, resulting in the suspect being shot and killed. Paramedics transported the 13 rescued children to medical facilities for examination and treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
Why this is news
Police in Curitiba, Brazil, intervened during a hostage crisis after an armed man entered a local kindergarten facility and detained 13 children inside a classroom. Law enforcement entered the building after negotiations stalled when the suspect threatened the children with flammable liquid.
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