Ten people, including the suspected shooter, are dead after a shooting at a secondary school in Graz, Austria’s second-largest city.
Several others were injured, with national broadcaster ORF reporting that up to 30 people may need medical attention.
Meine Gedanken sind bei den Familien und Eltern, die ihr Kind verloren haben. pic.twitter.com/HDuwUX8wLe
— Christian Stocker (@_CStocker) June 10, 2025
Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker called it a “national tragedy,” saying, “There are no words for the pain and grief that all of us in Austria are feeling right now.” He is expected to visit the scene later today.
Police have confirmed the area is now secure and that there is no ongoing threat. They also confirmed that the suspect is dead.
Local newspaper Salzburger Nachrichten reported that the gunman was an Austrian citizen with no known criminal history. He had reportedly bought one of the weapons recently.
Leaders across Europe have expressed their support and condolences for Austria.
Deeply shocked by the news of the school shooting in Austria.
Every child should feel safe at school and be able to learn free from fear and violence.
My thoughts are with the victims, their families and the Austrian people in this dark moment.
— Kaja Kallas (@kajakallas) June 10, 2025
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas posted on X: “Every child should feel safe at school and be able to learn free from fear and violence. My thoughts are with the victims, their families and the Austrian people in this dark moment.”
Austria has one of the highest civilian gun ownership rates in the European Union, with around 30 firearms for every 100 residents, according to the Switzerland-based Small Arms Survey.
While mass shootings are rare, the country has seen a few high-profile acts of violence in recent years. In October, the mayor of a northern Austrian town was fatally shot along with another person. And in February, a 23-year-old man randomly stabbed five people in southern Austria, according to police.
