Investigators are reviewing the security setup at Gymnasium No. 5 in Bryansk after a school shooting that left several injured and one student dead by suicide. According to reports circulating on Telegram, there was no alert triggered by the panic alarm button during the incident, and the authorities have not yet confirmed any signal from the emergency button at the time of the attack. The message also notes that police and the Russian National Guard responded to a call at 9:21 a.m., but it is unclear whether the panic button’s functionality influenced the rapid response in this case.
Officials say they are currently verifying whether the panic button exists and is operating as it should. It has also been noted that the gymnasium did not have a metal detector installed at the time of the incident, raising questions about access control and the measures in place to deter weapons on school grounds.
Maria Lvova-Belova, who has served as the Presidential Commissioner for the Rights of the Child, indicated that she was monitoring the Bryansk school shooting situation and suggested that the matter remained under close supervision. The spokesperson emphasized that authorities were coordinating the investigation and gathering facts about the sequence of events on that day.
On December 7, a 14-year-old student armed with a shotgun opened fire at Gymnasium No. 5 in Bryansk, wounded several people, and later took her own life. Five individuals were injured and transported to a regional hospital for treatment. In the aftermath, investigators are examining how the teenager obtained the weapon and how such access was possible within a school setting, with particular attention to safeguarding procedures, security protocols, and any gaps in the existing safeguards.
Officials indicated that interviews and forensics are ongoing to determine the path by which the student was able to bring the firearm onto school property. The inquiry includes a review of school entry procedures, staff training on threat recognition, and the adequacy of surveillance within the facility. The aim is to identify actionable steps that could prevent similar tragedies in the future and to ensure that students and staff feel secure during the school day.
Previously in discussions within government circles, questions about the reasons behind the Bryansk gym shooting were raised, prompting a broader conversation about youth safety, gun accessibility, and the responsibilities of educational institutions, law enforcement, and policymakers in safeguarding students. The current focus remains on fact-finding, accountability, and implementing measures that can reduce risk while preserving a conducive learning environment. The investigation continues to unfold as authorities publish findings and update the public on new developments.