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At least ten dead after 'bullied pupil' opens fire at Austrian school
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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.'
