"JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) Indonesian authorities said they have identified a 17-year-old boy as the suspected perpetrator of an attack that shook a mosque at a high school during Friday prayers in Jakarta, Indonesia's capital, injuring at least 55 people, mostly students. Police brushed away speculation for now that the blasts were a terror attack, saying they were still investigating. Witnesses told local television stations"
"Sigit said police investigators are still collecting all information to determine the motive, including how the suspect was able to assemble a toy submachine gun with words inscribed on it including "14 words. For Agartha," and "Brenton Tarrant: Welcome to hell." "14 words" is generally a reference to a white supremacist slogan, while Brenton Tarrant is the perpetrator of a 2019 mass shooting at a mosque and Isla"
An attack at SMA 72 high school's mosque during Friday prayers in Jakarta injured at least 55 people, mostly students. Authorities identified a 17-year-old male student as the suspected perpetrator, who is undergoing surgery. Two students were seriously injured and undergoing surgery, and police are conducting an in-depth investigation into the suspect's identity and environment. Witnesses reported at least two loud blasts from inside and outside the mosque as the sermon began, causing panic and smoke. Investigators noted a toy submachine gun with inscriptions referencing "14 words" and Brenton Tarrant while determining motive.
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