Student Kills Oaxaca Teacher Over Poor Grade

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Student Kills Oaxaca Teacher Over Poor Grade

Violence has reached classrooms in Mexico, marked by a tragic incident where a teacher was killed by a student. Fabiola Ortiz Medina, a teacher and psychologist, was shot multiple times outside Colegio de Bachilleres 6 in Putla Villa de Guerrero, Oaxaca, on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.

Incident Details

The attack occurred in broad daylight as Ortiz Medina arrived at the school around 3:00 PM. As she parked her car, a young male student approached her and opened fire. The Oaxaca State Prosecutor’s Office has stated that the primary motive appears to be a disagreement over a poor grade.

José Bernardo Rodríguez, the state prosecutor, confirmed that the investigation is advanced, although specific details about the assailant’s identity have not yet been disclosed. He emphasized that the ongoing inquiry focuses on issues within the academic institution, particularly concerning grading disputes.

Community Response

The local community paid tribute to Ortiz Medina in a memorial held shortly after her death. Students and neighbors expressed their sorrow through heartfelt messages, emphasizing her lasting impact on their lives. The director of the school, Verónica Hernández, shared her grief, stating, “A teacher will be missed, but above all, a mother will be missed by her children.”

Location: Putla Villa de Guerrero, Oaxaca
Date of Incident: October 15, 2025
Victim: Fabiola Ortiz Medina
Main Suspect: Student at the school

Calls for Justice

The educational community, alongside Ortiz Medina’s family, is demanding justice for the violent crime. The worker’s union at the school has urged authorities to thoroughly investigate the “brutal murder.” The tragic event has sparked renewed discussions on safety measures in Mexican schools.

Violence in Mexican Schools

This incident is not an isolated case; similar acts of violence have occurred in Mexican educational institutions in recent years. Notable cases include:

2017: A 15-year-old student opened fire at a private school in Monterrey, injuring several individuals before taking his own life.
2019: An 11-year-old in Torreón, Coahuila, killed his teacher and subsequently committed suicide.
September 2025: Students in Altamira, Tamaulipas, attacked their school director during a protest against harassment and negligence.

Despite restrictions on firearms in the country, debates on school violence often revisit the controversial “Mochila Segura” program. This initiative proposed inspecting students’ belongings upon entering school, yet it was abandoned due to privacy concerns and criticism from human rights organizations.