Austria Mourns After Deadly School Shooting in Graz

Graz School Shooting Leaves 10 Dead: Former Student Identified as Suspect A tragic school shooting in Graz, Austria, on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, resulted in the deaths of at least 10 people, including the suspected perpetrator. Austrian authorities confirmed that the shooter, a 21-year-old former student, was found dead at the scene. The incident prompted a swift and significant response from law enforcement, with hundreds of police officers securing the area and assisting in the evacuation of students and teachers. "Today is a somber day in our nation's history," stated Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker, who subsequently declared three days of national mourning. Several students and teachers suffered serious injuries. While the shooter legally possessed a gun license, his exact motives remain under investigation. The incident is being described as the deadliest attack in Austria since World War II. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, expressed her deep sorrow over the tragedy, stating, "It is infinitely difficult to bear when schools become places of violence." The incident underscores the ongoing global concern over gun violence and its devastating impact on communities.