15-year-old teenager stabs colleague and injures two adults at school in Fortaleza

A 15-year-old teenager attacked a classmate with a knife in the bathroom of a private school in Fortaleza on the morning of Tuesday, December 2, 2025. The incident occurred around 9 am, local time, during the recovery exam period. A teacher and a pedagogical coordinator intervened and were also injured.

The three victims received care from Samu and were taken to hospitals in the capital of Ceará. Polícia Militar apprehended the minor at the scene and sent him to Delegacia of Criança and Adolescente.

Attack details

The attacker took the victim to the bathroom and inflicted around ten blows, mainly on the face.

The teacher tried to break up the fight and was cut in the shoulder. The coordinator, while helping, suffered minor injuries to her arms.

Immediate seizure

Police arrived within minutes and cordoned off the area.

The minor was detained without resistance. Autoridades opened an infraction for intentional bodily injury.

State of victims

The stabbed student, also 15 years old, remains hospitalized for observation.

Teacher and coordinator were discharged after sutures and exams.

School response

The unit suspended activities for the day.

• Management provided psychological support for students and staff.
• Parents have been notified and a meeting is scheduled for the next few days.
• Entry protocols will be reviewed immediately.

The investigation continues to clarify the motivation for the act.