Shooting incident in Kauhajoki
23.9.2008
Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences and the Vocational Education Centre Sedu have encountered a tragic shooting incident in their joint premises in Kauhajoki, 60 kilometers from Seinäjoki. A student of the university of applied sciences has killed at least nine other people with gun shots. The identity of the victims has not yet been verified by the authorities. This autumn there are no higher education exchange students in Kauhajoki.
Investigations have started and the police have given hourly briefings about the situation. The Finnish Police Force, The Finnish Government and the Finnish health care system are helping in clearing the situation and providing support for the victims and all people in need of help.
Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences is very sorry for the situation and wants to express their deepest condolences. The institution offers the services of a student pastor and a psychologist.
Further information will be delivered tomorrow Wed 24 Sept, 2008 on this web site by the Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences.