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At Least Nine Killed in Graz School Shooting

Investigators have declared the scene secure following the suspected student gunman’s reported suicide as they work to uncover his motive.

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Overview

  • A student opened fire at BORG Dreierschützengasse around 10:00 AM on June 10, prompting a major police operation.
  • City Mayor Elke Kahr reported at least nine fatalities, including seven students and one adult, while ORF said multiple students and teachers were wounded.
  • Special forces, a police helicopter and Cobra tactical units secured the scene by 11:30 AM, evacuating the school and moving students and staff to a meeting point at ASKÖ Stadium.
  • The suspected gunman, identified as a pupil at the school, died by suicide in a restroom, and Graz police said no further threat remains.
  • The attack occurred near the tenth anniversary of a separate 2015 Graz shooting and drew condolences from EU officials who condemned the violence.