School Violence

The dark social satire Our Hero, Balthazar is expanding across theaters nationwide this week after a steady build following its Tribeca debut last year. Director Oscar Boyson drew from real events and his own indie film experiences to shape the story of a performative teen trying to stop a potential school shooter.

March 08, 2026 Reported by AI

A Class 9 student allegedly attacked his classmates with an iron rod at a school hostel in Karnataka's Ballari district, killing one and injuring seven others. The accused has absconded, and police have launched a search to apprehend him.