At least ten killed in school shooting in Austria

The suspected gunman, believed to be a former student, reportedly turned the weapon on himself after the attack

At least ten people have been killed in a shooting at a school in the Austrian city of Graz, according to local authorities. The incident occurred around 10am local time at BORG Dreierschutzengasse, a secondary school in the Lend district.

Police confirmed that shots were fired inside the building, prompting a major response involving multiple units, including Cobra special forces and police helicopters.

Graz Mayor Elke Kahr confirmed ten people have been killed in the attack: one adult and nine students, including the suspected gunman. Media reports state that about 30 people, both students and teachers, were injured in the shooting and taken to hospitals in Graz, with at least two in critical condition.

Austrian public broadcaster ORF reported that the suspected gunman, believed to be a former student, opened fire in two classrooms before turning the weapon on himself. According to initial police information, he likely acted alone. His body was reportedly found in a school bathroom.

While the motive behind the shooting is still unclear, media reports suggest the suspected gunman may have been a victim of bullying. The State Criminal Police Office has launched an investigation.

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In a post on X, police said they had successfully evacuated all students and teachers from the building.

“The situation is secure. No further danger is expected,” read the message.

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Authorities have urged the public to avoid the area. The school building is currently being searched.

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Mayor Kahr called the incident a “terrible tragedy.” Vienna Mayor Michael Ludwig said he was “shocked” by 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 is the capital of the Austrian federal state of Styria and the second-largest city in Austria after Vienna. The shooting coincides with the Matura exams, Austria’s equivalent of final secondary school examinations.