Multiple Dead After School Shooting in Graz – Student Suspected of Attack

A tragic school shooting has rocked the Austrian city of Graz on Monday morning.

According to information from the police, the incident took place at BORG Dreierschützengasse, and it is now confirmed that several people have died. Among the victims is believed to be the perpetrator – a student at the school.

Shots Fired During Class

Shortly after 10 a.m., police were alerted to gunfire in the school building in the Lend district. Several patrols and the Austrian special unit Cobra were immediately dispatched to the scene. Eyewitnesses reported hearing gunshots, and within a short time, the school was surrounded by security forces.

“Unfortunately, we can confirm that there are multiple fatalities,” said police spokesperson Fritz Grundnig, according to Steiermark. He added that the suspect, a student at the school, “likely took his own life after the attack.”

Teachers and Students Among the Injured

In addition to the deceased, several individuals are reported to be seriously injured. Both students and teachers are among the wounded, and emergency services are actively providing first aid and evacuating the building.

Parents and relatives have been asked to stay away from the area, which remains cordoned off.

Authorities have urged the public to avoid Dreierschützengasse and to follow instructions from emergency personnel. The situation is still developing, and police are working intensively to determine the motive behind the attack.

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