Austria Mourns: Mass Shooting at Graz School Leaves Ten Dead

Graz School Shooting: At Least Ten Dead, Including Teenagers A tragic shooting at a school in Graz, Austria, on June 10, 2025, has left at least ten people dead, including several teenagers. The incident unfolded around 10:00 AM local time, according to police reports. CNN Senior International Correspondent Fred Pleitgen reported that the shooter was among the deceased. "The police say that they got the first calls at around 10 a.m. local time that shots apparently had been fired inside the building of that school," Pleitgen stated in the report. Within an hour and a half, authorities confirmed the situation was under control. However, the scale of the tragedy quickly became apparent with the high number of casualties. Images from the scene showed emergency responders rushing to aid the injured and transport the deceased. Local hospitals in the Graz area were reportedly overwhelmed by the influx of patients. The Austrian government has described this as one of the worst school shootings in the country's history. Support centers were established to assist those affected by the tragedy, both those who lost loved ones and the students who experienced the traumatic event. The event serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing challenges in addressing gun violence and ensuring the safety of students in educational settings. The investigation into the motive behind the shooting is ongoing.