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Gulf Insider
2 days ago
- Politics
- Gulf Insider
Austria In Shock After School Shooting Leaves 10 Dead, Dozens Injured
Austria is in mourning after the worst school shooting in the country's modern history unfolded on Tuesday morning in Graz. A 22-year-old former student of the BORG Dreierschützengasse opened fire shortly before 10 a.m., killing at least nine people and injuring at least 28 others before taking his own life in a school restroom. According to initial reports from Kronen Zeitung, the attacker used both a shotgun and a handgun during the rampage, which targeted two classrooms. Authorities confirmed that the gunman, a former pupil of the school, had recently acquired the weapons and may have been motivated by a long-standing grievance over bullying. Governor Mario Kunasek of Styria (FPÖ) expressed deep shock in a public statement, 'It is unbelievable what happened today in Graz. As governor and as a father, I am deeply saddened by this act of madness, which has brought so much disaster and incredible suffering. My thoughts are with the innocent victims, families, and teachers.' BREAKING: 🇦🇹‼️ At least 9 people are dead after a shooting rampage at a school in Graz, said they heard between 30 and 40 suspected shooter is believed to have locked himself in the toilet and then killed himself. — Remix News & Views (@RMXnews) June 10, 2025 Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker and members of the federal government traveled to Graz to address the nation. A press conference was scheduled for the afternoon to provide further details about the tragedy. The scene was rapidly secured by emergency responders, including the elite Cobra police unit. Authorities have since declared the situation safe, although the area around the school remained cordoned off for much of the day. Two care centers were set up to provide support for victims, families, and witnesses. 🇦🇹 Footage from the school during the mass shooting in Graz, gunfire can be heard throughout as students hid in classrooms. — Remix News & Views (@RMXnews) June 10, 2025 The Styrian hospital association KAGes confirmed that at least 28 people, including students and staff, were injured in the attack and are receiving treatment. Victims were distributed across multiple hospitals in Graz, with psychological care being extended to both families and medical personnel. Video footage circulated online shows the moment gunfire erupted inside a classroom, and additional clips depict emergency teams sweeping through the school with weapons drawn. Schrecklicher Anblick:🕯Tote Schüler auf Rettungstragen aufgereihtEin weiteres an AUF1 zugespieltes Video zeigt die erschütternden Szenen des Amoklaufs. Schüler filmten aufgereihte Rettungstragen, auf denen sich laut ihren Angaben teilweise auch Todesopfer des Schulmassakers… — AUF1 (@AUF1TV) June 10, 2025 Terrified students can be seen fleeing the building or waiting in shock as medics carry away the wounded.
Al Jazeera
3 days ago
- Politics
- Al Jazeera
Nine people killed in school shooting in Austria's Graz
Nine people have been killed and at least 10 injured in a shooting at a school in the Austrian city of Graz. Police were deployed to the BORG Dreierschutzengasse school in Austria's second largest city on Tuesday morning after shots were heard. The suspected attacker is also dead, according to the Austrian Press Agency, bringing the total death toll to 10. Police said they arrived at the school shortly after the shots were reported and secured the premises. 'No further danger is expected,' the police said, adding that students had been evacuated and were receiving support from a crisis intervention team along with their parents. Among those killed are at least seven students, Graz Mayor Elke Kahr said, describing the attack as a 'terrible tragedy'. At least one adult was also killed. The Kronen Zeitung newspaper reported that at least 10 people were wounded. Mario Kunasek, governor of the southeastern Austrian state of Styria, of which Graz is the capital, expressed condolences to families of the victims. 'As a father, I am deeply saddened by this insane act, which has caused so much harm and incredible suffering,' he said. 'My thoughts are with the innocent victims, families and teachers.' The Kronen Zeitung reported shots were first heard about 10am (08:00 GMT) and the attack was carried out across two classrooms at the upper secondary school, which is attended by pupils 14 years and older. Police said they're working on the assumption that there was a sole suspect. Media reported that the perpetrator, who died by suicide, is a former student of the school and said the attack is one of the country's worst mass shootings. Graz is located in southeastern Austria and has a population of about 300,000 people. Chancellor Christian Stocker is on his way to the school, a spokeswoman said. Interior Minister Gerhard Karner was also expected at the scene. A spokeswoman for European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called the killings 'absolutely horrible and tragic'. 'We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the families of the victims and the entire city of Graz. We stand together in mourning while we seek clarity in the wake of this horrible event,' she said.
Metro
3 days ago
- Metro
At least ten dead after 'bullied pupil' opens fire at Austrian school
Sort: Newest first Oldest first June 10, 2025 11:52 am What are the gun laws in Austria? Some firearms in Austria are easily available to purchase, but others require permits. Those over 18 can buy shotguns and semi-automatic rifles for sports and hunting. To get handguns and certain types of semi-automatic weapons, a license, known as Waffenbesitzkarte, is required. It's unknown what kind of weapon was used in today's shootings. June 10, 2025 11:38 am Death toll rises to ten, police say The death toll at the shooting in Graz has risen to ten people, police confirmed. It comes as 28 others are severely injured, with four in what police have called 'extremely critical' condition. June 10, 2025 11:37 am Government officials express horror at 'insane act' The regional governor of Styria, Mario Kunasek, said: 'What happened today in Graz is incomprehensible. 'As Governor of Styria and as a father, I am deeply saddened by this insane act, which has caused so much harm and incredible suffering. My thoughts are with the innocent victims, families, and teachers.' Chancellor Christian Stocker is reportedly on his way to Graz ahead of a press conference being held this afternoon. June 10, 2025 11:36 am Hospitals in Austria's second-largest city are overwhelmed Local hospitals have been overwhelmed with victims. Doctors from nearby regional hospitals and university hospitals are on site to treat the wounded. The Red Cross has also sent volunteers to help in the chaos. 158 paramedics are on site, and 31 crisis intervention staff. Graz is Austria's second-largest city, roughly 120 miles south of Vienna. It's the capital of the Austrian state of Styria. June 10, 2025 11:35 am School is secured – 'no further danger' At a press conference this morning, police said the school has now been secured and there is no further danger to the public. Local Mayor Elke Kahr said the suspect, a student at the school, is among the dead. Students who have been injured are reportedly being cared for in Helmut List Hall, a nearby building. Parents have been told to meet their children at ASKO Stadium, the home of a local football club, to reunite. June 10, 2025 11:34 am Eyewitness expresses shock at shooting Mark Nolden, who lives across the street from the school, told Steirerkrone: 'I know some children who attend this school. 'This is a huge shock for me. I hope everyone is okay. It's a situation like something out of a movie, especially the uncertainty.'
