Shock in Graz: Amo run at school - 10 dead and national grief!
Shock in Graz: Amo run at school - 10 dead and national grief!
On Tuesday, June 11, 2025, a killing spree at a school in Graz occurred, in which a 21-year-old Austrian murdered ten people before celebrating suicide. The perpetrator was overwhelming with two firearms, including a shotgun and a fist firearm. The identity of the victims comprises seven women and three men, including a teacher. At the scene of the crime, a non -functional pipe bomb was also found, which was discovered during a subsequent house search at the residence of the attacker. Despite a farewell letter and an associated video that contained no evidence of the motif of the killing spree, experts assume that many years of bullying could have led to the perpetrator's revenge. This is perceived as a worrying trend in society that reflects the increase in violence among young people in schools. VOL.AT reports that hundreds of people participated in a funeral service in Graz, in which candles were placed in memory of the victims.
At the same time, the Austrian federal government under Chancellor Christian Stocker (ÖVP) proclaimed a three -day state mourning. Numerous political and social events were canceled or postponed, including the Federal Party Congress of the FPÖ and the state party conference of the ÖVP. Chancellor Stocker described the event as "national tragedy". For today, June 11th, a funeral minute was proclaimed at 10:00 a.m. to commemorate the victims of the killing spree. stern.de emphasizes that the circumstances of the killing spree and the perpetrator's identity in society raise many questions, especially with regard to possible social problems.challenges of violence at schools
The killing spree highlights the overarching problem of violence in schools, which is often discussed in the media. Statistics show that almost every second teacher in Germany observes violence among students. The problem of violence among young people is not new, but the latest police crime statistics signal an increase in criminal children and adolescents who increase again after years of decline. Statista reports that the most common crimes under suspected young people are theft and raw crime, while a significant part of the pupils experienced experience and cyberbullying.
In addition, surveys show that the proportion of 15-year-old students who regularly experience bullying is over 12%. These numbers are alarming and illustrate the need for preventive measures against violence and bullying in schools. Society is increasingly called on to take responsibility for security at schools, since around 17% of children and adolescents do not feel safe. The current tragedy in Graz could serve as a wake -up call to intensify the educational work on violence prevention and the support of affected students.
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