The regional government and local authorities have condemned the recent violence at Édouard-Herriot High School in Lyon and are taking legal action against those responsible. A pyrotechnic projectile was launched into the school through an open door, causing damage to a classroom window and the entrance door. The incident left four people injured, including staff and a parent of a student. The Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region has filed a complaint on Friday, October 9, using surveillance footage, witness videos, and social media content to identify those responsible. The regional president, Fabrice Pannekoucke, emphasized that while he supports the demands of young people, he strongly condemns the violence and the damage to public school facilities. He noted that repairs to schools are funded by public money and that those responsible must be held accountable. The total cost of damages and interventions related to recent protests in the region is estimated at between 25 and 30 million euros, with nearly two million euros already spent on repairs at Édouard-Herriot High School. Antoine Guérin, the deputy prefect, condemned the violence and assured that law enforcement will continue to act against those responsible. Since the start of the protests, more than 200 people have been detained, and 44 police officers and gendarmes have been injured. Guérin reiterated that the police's role is to allow peaceful gatherings, protect demonstrators, and arrest those responsible for violence. At Édouard-Herriot High School, authorities intervened after the projectile was launched. Guérin also called for collaboration between state services, the National Education system, and the region to secure school entrances and gradually resume classes. He emphasized that students have the right to enter their schools and demonstrate peacefully. Fabrice Pannekoucke, the president of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region, visited Édouard-Herriot High School on Friday, October 9, to show support for the school community and to promise that the region would not give up in identifying the perpetrators. He described the attack as a "spree of hatred" and stated that the criminals aimed not only to damage the school but also to harm people. The regional president noted that ten complaints are currently being filed by the region, and he stressed that it is unacceptable for taxpayers to cover the costs of the damage. He called for firm action against those responsible and emphasized that the region must ensure accountability. The school principal, Damien Coursodon, described the incident as "extremely brief, extremely noisy," comparing it to being in the middle of a fireworks display. He noted that the school has already been a site of confrontations with law enforcement, and the recent attack has added to the tension. Despite the challenges, Coursodon expressed hope for the future and emphasized the unity of the school community. He mentioned that the school welcomes students from diverse backgrounds and that this diversity is a strength. The principal is now preparing for a possible return to in-person classes next week, acknowledging the concerns and fears of students while promising to support them.