VIDEO: 5 dead in a rampage at school shooting in Graz, Austria 🇦🇹
At least five people have been killed & several more were injured in an attack on a school in the Austrian city of Graz today, Tuesday, June 10. Police confirmed a major operation is underway on Dreierschuetzengasse, where a secondary school is located, & urged the public to avoid the area.
At least 5 dead in a rampage at school shooting in Graz, Austria pic.twitter.com/Nh0x13MCh6
— Cedar News (@cedar_news) June 10, 2025
Austrian news outlet Krone reported gunshots were heard inside the school this morning. Local media reports indicate the perpetrator was gunned down by police, though Austrian authorities are yet to confirm this. Police are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the attack & the exact number of injured.
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VIDEO: 5 dead in a rampage at school shooting in Graz, Austria 🇦🇹
At least five people have been killed & several more were injured in an attack on a school in the Austrian city of Graz today, Tuesday, June 10. Police confirmed a major operation is underway on Dreierschuetzengasse, where a secondary school is located, & urged the public to avoid the area. At least 5 dead in a rampage at school shooting in Graz, Austria — Cedar News (@cedar_news) June 10, 2025 Austrian news outlet Krone reported gunshots were heard inside the school this morning. Local media reports indicate the perpetrator was gunned down by police, though Austrian authorities are yet to confirm this. Police are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the attack & the exact number of injured.
