Austria in Mourning After Deadliest School Shooting

Graz, Austria Mourns After Deadliest School Shooting in Modern History A tragic school shooting in Graz, Austria, has claimed the lives of eleven people, including the perpetrator, and left at least twelve others injured. The incident occurred on Tuesday morning at a secondary school. A 21-year-old former student, armed with a legally owned pistol and shotgun, opened fire before taking his own life. "It happened so fast," said one student who witnessed the event, speaking to the BBC. "I heard about 30 to 40 gunshots." The attack is now considered the deadliest school shooting in Austria's modern history, with seven of the victims being students. The Austrian government has declared three days of national mourning, starting Wednesday, as the nation comes together to remember those lost. This event is particularly jarring, given Austria's reputation as one of the safest countries in Europe. The incident underscores the need for continued vigilance and efforts to prevent future tragedies.