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Suspect killed after 13 kindergarteners taken hostage, beaten in Brazil

Man spreads flammable liquid in a room with 13 children while holding a lighter as police try to negotiate....

By Al Jazeera - World News•Oct 10, 2026, 09:45 AM UTC•3 min read

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Primary Wire Report: Man spreads flammable liquid in a room with 13 children while holding a lighter as police try to negotiate....
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Man spreads flammable liquid in a room with 13 children while holding a lighter as police try to negotiate. Wire Dispatch Summary: - Originating Service: Transmitted via Al Jazeera - World News. - Reporting Classification: Developing wire report. - Verification Status: Primary facts corroborated against wire release.

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