2008day.year
Matti Saari kills ten people at a school in Finland before committing suicide.
A student gunman killed ten people at a Finnish school before taking his own life in one of Finland’s deadliest shootings.
On September 23, 2008, 22-year-old Matti Saari entered Jokela High School armed with firearms and began shooting students and staff. The rampage lasted mere minutes, resulting in the deaths of nine students and a janitor before Saari fatally shot himself. The tragedy shocked the nation and sparked debate over gun control, mental health services, and school security protocols in Finland. Authorities conducted a thorough investigation into Saari’s background, motives, and access to weapons. In the aftermath, Finland strengthened its firearm licensing regulations and invested in psychological support systems for at-risk youth. The incident remains a somber reminder of the importance of early intervention and community vigilance.
2008
kills ten people