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One Dead, Two Injured After Brutal Axe Attack on University of Warsaw Campus, Suspect in Custody
Warsaw, Poland — A deadly act of violence unfolded Friday on the campus of the University of Warsaw (Uniwersytet Warszawski), where a 22-year-old man armed with an axe launched an unprovoked attack on individuals within the university premises.
According to Polish authorities, the suspect—identified as a Polish citizen—entered the campus and proceeded to assault staff members in a brutal manner.
One female victim was fatally wounded during the attack and pronounced dead at the scene.
A university security guard sustained serious injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital for emergency treatment.
A third individual also suffered injuries, though the extent of their condition has not been fully disclosed.
Police responded swiftly and successfully apprehended the suspect.
He is currently in custody, and investigators remain at the scene collecting evidence and speaking with witnesses.
Emergency services confirmed the incident and stated: “Police have detained a man who entered the University of Warsaw campus. He turned out to be a 22-year-old Polish citizen. One person has died, and another has been hospitalized with injuries.”
The motive behind the attack remains unclear at this stage.
Authorities have not ruled out any possibilities, and the investigation is ongoing.
The University of Warsaw has expressed deep shock and is cooperating fully with law enforcement.
Additional security measures have been implemented on campus, and counseling services are being made available to students and staff affected by the tragedy.
Officials urge the public to avoid speculation while the investigation proceeds and ask anyone with information related to the incident to come forward.
GUAYAQUIL, ECUADOR — A powerful car bomb detonated near Mall del Sol in Guayaquil resulting in multiple fatalities and numerous injuries, according to local authorities.
The blast, which sent shockwaves across the bustling commercial district, is being investigated as a possible terror or organized crime-related attack amid Ecuador’s ongoing struggle with rising gang violence.
The explosion occurred near one of the main entrances of Mall del Sol, one of Guayaquil’s largest and busiest shopping centers, located in the north of the city.
Witnesses described a scene of chaos and destruction as a vehicle parked along the roadside suddenly erupted into flames, sending a massive fireball and thick black smoke into the air.
Surveillance footage and videos shared on social media captured the moment of the detonation, showing debris flying across the street as nearby cars were engulfed by the blast.
Several storefronts and vehicles in the vicinity were heavily damaged, and windows shattered across multiple nearby buildings.
Initial reports from emergency responders indicate that several people were killed, and multiple others sustained serious injuries.
The exact number of casualties has not yet been officially confirmed as rescue operations continue.
Firefighters, police, and medical teams quickly arrived at the scene, cordoning off the area and extinguishing the burning vehicles. Paramedics transported the injured to nearby hospitals, while authorities evacuated the surrounding area to ensure public safety.
Officials from Ecuador’s National Police and Armed Forces have launched an immediate investigation into the attack. Early indications suggest that explosives were deliberately placed inside a parked vehicle, though authorities have not yet disclosed details about the type of device used or any possible suspects.
The Attorney General’s Office and anti-terrorism units are leading the forensic examination of the blast site. Authorities have increased security across Guayaquil and other major Ecuadorian cities, fearing possible coordinated attacks.
Ecuador’s Minister of the Interior condemned the attack, calling it a “cowardly act of violence intended to spread fear among citizens.” The government pledged to bring those responsible to justice and reaffirmed its commitment to restoring security amid escalating gang-related violence in the region.
Residents are urged to avoid the Mall del Sol area as the investigation remains active.
Further updates are expected as officials release more information on the number of victims and the circumstances leading up to the explosion.