https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/suspect-killed-after-13-kindergarteners-taken-hostage-beaten-in-brazilContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/suspect-killed-after-13-kindergarteners-taken-hostage-beaten-in-brazilhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/suspect-killed-after-13-kindergarteners-taken-hostage-beaten-in-brazil#u136901Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:45:08 +0000Brazilian police rescued 13 children from a municipal early-years education centre in Curitiba after killing the suspect on Friday. The man held the children at knifepoint for several hours during a standoff. During police negotiations, the suspect spread a flammable liquid in the room and held a lighter. Police eventually ended the crisis using a tactical approach to enter the classroom and secure the hostages. Some reports indicate the children were beaten during the incident.Why it mattersThe attack targeted a kindergarten in southern Brazil. This event highlights risks to early childhood e