France: Anti-terror prosecutors take over school shooting probe; teen suspect linked to True Crime Community

A 14-year-old suspect shot and injured a school principal at Joseph-Lakanal College in Aubagne, France, on October 12, 2026. The National Anti-Terrorist Prosecutor's Office (Pnat) has assumed jurisdiction, indicating a potential terrorism nexus; the suspect may be affiliated with the 'True Crime Community' movement, which glorifies violence. This marks a notable escalation in domestic security threats, as a school shooting with possible ideological motivation is rare in France.