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West Australian
2 days ago
- West Australian
Graz, Austria school shooting: Victim death toll rises to 10 after BORG Dreierschützengasse mass shooting
The death toll from a horrific school shooting in Graz, Austria has risen as a tenth victim died in hospital following what is now the country's worst school shooting in modern history. On Tuesday, a 21-year-old Austrian man, who has not yet been identified, travelled to his former school with guns. The attacker, a former BORG Dreierschützengasse high school student, arrived at the school that he did not graduate from. Around 10am, he opened fire. As emergency calls were made, and gunshots were heard by those in surrounding areas, more than 300 police raced to the also arrived within minutes as the premises were cordoned off. Police said they believed the 21-year-old Austrian shooter, who was found dead in a bathroom, had been operating alone when he entered the school with two guns and opened fire. The gunman killed ten people and the himself. The Salzburger Nachrichten newspaper said in an unconfirmed report that the suspect, armed with a pistol and a shotgun, had opened fire on pupils in two classrooms, one of which had once been his own. It has been reported the gunman had been a victim of bullying. Police said investigations into a motive were continuing. Interior Minister Gerhard Karner said six of those killed at the school were female and three were male. Graz Hospital later confirmed the death of a 10th person. Mr Karner said another dozen people had been injured but gave no further details about the victims. Austrian media said most were pupils. Terrifying vision of the incident circulated on social media in the wake of the deadly attack, with multiple gunshots heard. DISTRESSING CONTENT WARNING Chancellor Christian Stocker called the shooting a 'dark day in the history of our country'. Locals have described how 'everybody knows somebody' at the school due to the size of the city of Graz which has a population of 300,000. 'There are no words for the pain and grief that we all - all of Austria - are feeling right now,' Mr Stocker said. Mr Stocker travelled to Graz where, at a press conference alongside officials including Mr Karner, he announced three days of mourning. A minute's silence was set for 10am on Wednesday. Flag's in Austria flew at half mast for the remainder of Tuesday, as the country began mourning the horrific and confronting attack. The Kronen-Zeitung newspaper said police had found a farewell note from the shooter at his home. The paper did not say what it contained and police were not immediately available to comment. An outpouring of grief was seen around Austria, with candles lit for the victims of the horrific event on Tuesday evening. Julia Ebner, an extremism expert at the Institute for Strategic Dialogue think-tank, said the incident appeared to be the worst school shooting in Austria's post-war history. Foreign leaders including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed shock. Austria has one of the most heavily armed civilian populations in Europe, with an estimated 30 firearms per 100 people, according to the Small Arms Survey, an independent research project. Lifeline: 13 11 14. If you or someone you know needs help, phone SANE Australia Helpline on 1800 18 SANE (7263). Young people seeking support can phone beyondblue on 1300 22 4636 or go to - with Reuters, AP
Perth Now
2 days ago
- Perth Now
Former student kills 10 in Austria's worst school shooting
The death toll from a horrific school shooting in Graz, Austria has risen as a tenth victim died in hospital following what is now the country's worst school shooting in modern history. On Tuesday, a 21-year-old Austrian man, who has not yet been identified, travelled to his former school with guns. The attacker, a former BORG Dreierschützengasse high school student, arrived at the school that he did not graduate from. Around 10am, he opened fire. As emergency calls were made, and gunshots were heard by those in surrounding areas, more than 300 police raced to the also arrived within minutes as the premises were cordoned off. Police said they believed the 21-year-old Austrian shooter, who was found dead in a bathroom, had been operating alone when he entered the school with two guns and opened fire. The gunman killed ten people and the himself. A former student killed 10 people and himself at a secondary school in Austria's second city, Graz, on Tuesday. Credit: AP The Salzburger Nachrichten newspaper said in an unconfirmed report that the suspect, armed with a pistol and a shotgun, had opened fire on pupils in two classrooms, one of which had once been his own. It has been reported the gunman had been a victim of bullying. Police said investigations into a motive were continuing. Interior Minister Gerhard Karner said six of those killed at the school were female and three were male. Graz Hospital later confirmed the death of a 10th person. Mr Karner said another dozen people had been injured but gave no further details about the victims. Austrian media said most were pupils. Terrifying vision of the incident circulated on social media in the wake of the deadly attack, with multiple gunshots heard. DISTRESSING CONTENT WARNING If you'd like to view this content, please adjust your . To find out more about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Guide. Chancellor Christian Stocker called the shooting a 'dark day in the history of our country'. Locals have described how 'everybody knows somebody' at the school due to the size of the city of Graz which has a population of 300,000. 'There are no words for the pain and grief that we all - all of Austria - are feeling right now,' Mr Stocker said. Austrian Interior Minister Gerhard Karner, left, and Chancellor Christian Stocker, right, attend a news conference following a shooting at a school in Graz, Austria. Credit: Heinz-Peter Bader / AP Mr Stocker travelled to Graz where, at a press conference alongside officials including Mr Karner, he announced three days of mourning. A minute's silence was set for 10am on Wednesday. Flag's in Austria flew at half mast for the remainder of Tuesday, as the country began mourning the horrific and confronting attack. If you'd like to view this content, please adjust your . To find out more about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Guide. The Kronen-Zeitung newspaper said police had found a farewell note from the shooter at his home. The paper did not say what it contained and police were not immediately available to comment. An outpouring of grief was seen around Austria, with candles lit for the victims of the horrific event on Tuesday evening. Hauptplatz Square in Graz, Austria, 10 June 2025. Credit: ANTONIO BAT / EPA Julia Ebner, an extremism expert at the Institute for Strategic Dialogue think-tank, said the incident appeared to be the worst school shooting in Austria's post-war history. Foreign leaders including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed shock. Austria has one of the most heavily armed civilian populations in Europe, with an estimated 30 firearms per 100 people, according to the Small Arms Survey, an independent research project. Lifeline: 13 11 14. If you or someone you know needs help, phone SANE Australia Helpline on 1800 18 SANE (7263). Young people seeking support can phone beyondblue on 1300 22 4636 or go to - with Reuters, AP
7NEWS
2 days ago
- Politics
- 7NEWS
Gunman kills 10 in attack on Austrian school before taking his own life
A former student killed 10 people and himself at a secondary school in Austria's second city, Graz, on Tuesday in the worst school shooting in Austria's modern history. Interior Minister Gerhard Karner said six of those killed at the school were female and three were male. Graz hospital later confirmed the death of a 10th person. Karner said another dozen people had been injured but gave no further details about the victims. Austrian media said most were pupils. Police said they believed the 21-year-old Austrian shooter, who was found dead in a bathroom, had been operating alone when he entered the school with two guns and opened fire. His motive remained unclear. Chancellor Christian Stocker called the shooting a 'dark day in the history of our country'. 'There are no words for the pain and grief that we all - all of Austria - are feeling right now.' Stocker travelled to Graz where, at a press conference alongside officials including Karner, he announced three days of national mourning. A minute's silence was set for 10am (0800 GMT) on Wednesday. The Kronen-Zeitung newspaper said police had found a farewell note from the shooter at his home. The paper did not say what it contained and police were not immediately available to comment. More than 300 police were called in after shots were heard around 10 a.m. at the school, for pupils of 15 and above. Ambulances also arrived within minutes as the premises were cordoned off. The Salzburger Nachrichten newspaper said in an unconfirmed report that the suspect, armed with a pistol and a shotgun, had opened fire on pupils in two classrooms, one of which had once been his own. It said he had been a victim of bullying. Police said investigations into a motive were continuing. Julia Ebner, an extremism expert at the Institute for Strategic Dialogue think-tank, said the incident appeared to be the worst school shooting in Austria's post-war history. Foreign leaders including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed shock. Austria has one of the most heavily armed civilian populations in Europe, with an estimated 30 firearms per 100 people, according to the Small Arms Survey, an independent research project. Four people were killed and 22 injured when a convicted jihadist went on a shooting spree in the centre of Vienna in 2020. In November 1997, a 36-year-old mechanic shot dead six people in the town of Mauterndorf before killing himself. If you need help in a crisis, call Lifeline on 13 11 14.
Otago Daily Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- Otago Daily Times
Ex-pupil kills 10 at Austrian school
A former pupil has killed 10 people and himself at a secondary school in Austria's second city, Graz, in the worst school shooting in the nation's modern history. Interior Minister Gerhard Karner said six of those killed at the school on Tuesday were female and three were male. Graz hospital later confirmed the death of a 10th person. Karnersaid another dozen people had been injured but gave no further details about the victims. Austrian media said most were pupils. Police said they believed the 21-year-old Austrian shooter, found dead in a bathroom, had been operating alone when he entered the school with two guns and opened fire. His motive remained unclear. Chancellor Christian Stocker called the shooting a "dark day in the history of our country". "There are no words for the pain and grief that we all - all of Austria - are feeling right now." Stocker travelled to Graz where, at a news conference alongside officials including Karner, he announced three days of national mourning. A minute's silence was set for 10am on Wednesday (local time). The Kronen-Zeitung newspaper said police had found a farewell note from the shooter at his home. The paper did not say what it contained and police were not immediately available to comment. More than 300 police were called in after shots were heard about 10am at the school for pupils aged 15 and above. Ambulances also arrived within minutes as the premises were cordoned off. The Salzburger Nachrichten newspaper said in an unconfirmed report that the suspect, armed with a pistol and a shotgun, had opened fire on pupils in two classrooms, one of which had once been his own. It said he had been a victim of bullying. Police said investigations into a motive were continuing. Julia Ebner, an extremism expert at the Institute for Strategic Dialogue think-tank, said the incident appeared to be the worst school shooting in Austria's post-war history. Foreign leaders including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed shock. Austria has one of the most heavily armed civilian populations in Europe, with an estimated 30 firearms per 100 people, according to the Small Arms Survey, an independent research project. Four people were killed and 22 injured when a convicted jihadist went on a shooting spree in the centre of Vienna in 2020. In November 1997, a 36-year-old mechanic shot dead six people in the town of Mauterndorf before killing himself.
MTV Lebanon
2 days ago
- MTV Lebanon
Former pupil kills nine, then himself in shooting at Austrian school
A former pupil killed nine people and then himself at a secondary school in the southern Austrian city of Graz on Tuesday in the worst school shooting in the country's modern history. Austria's APA news agency reported that a 10th victim died later in hospital of her wounds. Authorities were not immediately available to confirm the report. Interior Minister Gerhard Karner said six of the victims killed in the school were female and three were male, and that 12 people had been injured. He gave no further details to identify the victims but Austrian media said most were pupils. Police said they assumed the 21-year-old Austrian shooter, who was found dead in a bathroom, was operating alone when he entered the school with two guns and opened fire. His motive was not yet known. "The rampage at a school in Graz is a national tragedy that has deeply shaken our entire country," Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker said, calling it a "dark day in the history of our country". "There are no words for the pain and grief that we all - all of Austria - are feeling right now." Stocker travelled to Graz where, at a press conference alongside other officials including Karner, he announced three days of national mourning, with a minute's silence to be held at 10 a.m. (0800 GMT) on Wednesday. Austrian newspaper Kronen-Zeitung said police had found a farewell note from the shooter during a search of his home. It did not say what was in the note and police were not immediately available to comment. The killings caused shock and consternation in Austria, a usually peaceful country unaccustomed to multiple fatalities of the kind that occurred in Graz, its second-biggest city. More than 300 police were called to the scene after shots were heard around 10 a.m. at the school where pupils of 15 and above attend. Police and ambulances arrived within minutes and authorities cordoned off the school. Relatives of the victims and pupils were being cared for, authorities said. The Salzburger Nachrichten newspaper said in an unconfirmed report that the suspect had been a victim of bullying. Armed with a pistol and shotgun, he opened fire on pupils in two classrooms, one of which had once been his own, it said.
