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Large-scale operation in Hagen: Amok alarm at special school ends with false alarm!
Amok alarm at special school in Hagen: police in large-scale operation, all-clear after false alarm - background unclear.
Large-scale operation in Hagen: Amok alarm at special school ends with false alarm!
This morning, October 29, 2025, a worrying incident occurred at the Friedrich von Bodelwickelh School in Hagen-Wehringhausen, North Rhine-Westphalia. A rampage alarm was triggered around 8:45 a.m., prompting a large police force to be mobilized to search the school building. Around 250 students were still in school when the officers arrived. Special operations forces (SEK) were not called in, but numerous police forces from Hagen and surrounding cities were deployed to deal with the situation. This is reported by the Picture.
Police acted quickly and ensured that both students and staff were safely escorted out of the building. Emergency responders were also on site to provide support. More than two hours after the alarm began, at 11:15 a.m., the police finally gave the all-clear: it was a false alarm. The background to the alarm is so far unclear; a technical defect or an accidental triggering of the alarm are possible explanations that are now being investigated, such as WDR reported.
Major police deployment
The streets around the school were closed during the operation, especially Eugen-Richter-Straße between Tunnelstraße and Ewaldstraße. Numerous authorities and emergency services from surrounding cities were on site to deal with the situation. Despite the massive mobilization of police forces, there was no concrete evidence of an actual threat or shooting, which makes the operation all the more inexplicable.
The Friedrich-von-Bodelschwingh School, a special needs school, is an important educational institution in Hagen and is attended by around 250 children and young people. School leaders and the city have responded to the incident to address parent and community concerns. Such an alarm not only causes excitement, but also raises questions about the security situation and technical infrastructure. The police are now checking whether there is a need for adjustments to existing security concepts.
Challenging moments like these show how important it is to pay close attention to safety in educational institutions. While the causes of the false alarm are determined, it is critical that the school community remains strong and the safety of students and staff remains a priority.