On June 10, 2025, a former student who did not graduate walked into the BORG Dreierschützengasse high school in Graz, Austri and shot 22 people, injuring 11 and killing 11. He would then kill himself in the school bathroom. He was 21. His victims were aged 14-17 among the students. One teacher was also killed.
As of right now, no motive for the shootings has been released, though some rumors suggest he might have been bullied. Austria has lax gun laws compared to many nations, but one provision would not meet the constitutional standard in America. Background checks are required for the purchase of most firearms (including the ones used in the shootings), which includes a psychological evaluation to determine if you are able to handle a firearm under situations of duress.
Austria school shooting LIVE: 9 dead in gun rampage as nation declares 3 days of mourning | World | News– www.express.co.uk
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Special forces were among those who rushed to BORG Dreierschützengasse high school in Graz, Austria after a call at 10am local time (9am BST).
At 11.30am (10.30am BST), police posted on X that the school had been evacuated and everyone had been taken to a safe meeting point.
They wrote that the situation was “secured” and there was no longer believed to be any danger.
Eight children and one adult have died. The gunman is understood to have shot himself.
The number of injured is believed to be about 30.
The gunman is reported by local media to have been a 22-year-old man.
The emergency services descended on the scene, with police and other emergency vehicles seen in the area around the school.
At least one police helicopter was seen flying over the area.