Austria Mourns Nine After Devastating School Shooting

Nine Killed in Austria School Shooting: Former Student Identified as Gunman A devastating school shooting in Graz, Austria, has claimed the lives of nine people. Authorities are investigating the motive behind the attack, which occurred at a secondary school shortly after 10 a.m. local time. Police have identified the perpetrator as a 21-year-old former student of the school. "This is the darkest day in the history of our country," stated Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker, expressing the nation's grief and shock. The video footage shows emergency services responding to the scene, including heavily armed police. A classroom video captures the terrifying moments shots rang out. Police confirmed the shooter used two firearms, legally obtained, but the motive remains under investigation. Three days of national mourning have been declared to honor the victims of Austria's worst school shooting in modern history. The investigation continues.