A deadly domestic violence incident has occurred at a private school in the town of Gosen-Neu Zittau near Berlin, leaving one woman dead and sparking widespread outrage. According to local police, a 19-year-old German man was arrested at the scene, who is considered a prime suspect.

The attack occurred on [date] at the private Docemus school, where one of the victims was an 18-year-old secondary school female student. The other victim was a 30-year-old man who died after trying to intervene. For related coverage, explore our detailed analysis on Technology and Digital Systems.

Background and Investigation

Brandenburg state police said that the suspect was believed to be the ex-boyfriend of the 18-year-old victim, and that the incident was not a mass shooting without specifying what weapon was used.

Ulrike Liedtke, the speaker of Brandenburg's regional parliament, called the incident a "cowardly femicide". She described it as an "unimaginable act of violence" that filled her with deep sorrow and anger.

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Two people have been killed in a "domestic violence incident" at a school in the town of Gosen-Neu Zittau near the German capital Berlin, local law enforcement personnel have stated.

Brandenburg state law enforcement personnel stated they arrested a 19-year-old German man, who is "considered a prime suspect". They stated it was not a "mass shooting", without specifying what weapon was used.

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It is not yet known if the suspect was a student at the private Docemus school.

One of the dead was an 18-year-old secondary school female student and the other victim was a 30-year-old man who passed away when he tried to intervene, local media reported.

The arrested suspect is believed to be the ex-boyfriend of the 18-year-old victim, Maz Online reported.

Ulrike Liedtke, the speaker of Brandenburg's regional parliament, called the matter a "cowardly femicide".

"The fact that we once again had to witness deadly violence against a woman fills me with deep sorrow and anger.

"I am shaken that a citizen who demonstrated moral courage and wanted to help also lost his life in this terrible act," Liedtke stated.

State premier Dietmar Woidke stated it was an "unimaginable act of violence".