Following a school shooting, the suspected perpetrator, believed to be a student at the school, reportedly killed himself.
Reports from local authorities indicate that a shooting at a school in Graz, Austria, has resulted in at least ten fatalities. The event took place at approximately 10 a.m. local time at BORG Dreierschutzengasse, a secondary school located in the Lend district.
Police have confirmed that gunshots were fired inside the school building, leading to a large-scale response involving numerous units, including Cobra special forces and police helicopters.
Graz Mayor Elke Kahr stated that the attack resulted in nine deaths: one adult and nine students, including the suspected shooter. Several other individuals, including students and teachers, are reported to have suffered serious injuries.
According to Austrian public broadcaster ORF, the alleged gunman, thought to be a former student, opened fire in two classrooms before taking his own life. The State Criminal Police Office has initiated an investigation to determine the motive. Media reports suggest that the suspected gunman may have been a victim of bullying.
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In a post on X, police stated that all students and teachers were successfully evacuated from the premises.
“The situation is secure. No further danger is expected,” the message stated.
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Authorities are advising the public to avoid the area. A search of the school building is currently underway.
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Mayor Kahr described the event as a “terrible tragedy.” Vienna Mayor Michael Ludwig expressed his “shock” regarding the news from Graz.
“It is precisely in moments like these that we must stand together as a society. Hatred and violence must never prevail,” he stated on X.
Graz, the capital of the Austrian state of Styria, is the second-largest city in Austria, after Vienna. The shooting occurred during the Matura exams, Austria’s equivalent to final secondary school examinations.
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