Murder and suicide in Bärnbach: Fire brigade mourns the loss of long -time comrades

Murder and suicide in Bärnbach: Fire brigade mourns the loss of long -time comrades

The small town of Bärnbach has shaken a terrible crime in West Styria. On Sunday afternoon, March 2, 2025, the police and fire brigade came across the corpses of two men aged 61 and 56 in a workshop. The investigation indicates a murder with subsequent suicide, with an ax found at the crime scene. The younger might have killed the older one with this ax before taking his own life. The exact motivation for this tragedy remains unclear so far. An autopsy was ordered by the Graz public prosecutor in order to obtain more clarity. As 5min.at , the grief is in the city, especially in the fire brigade, where the 61-year-old was known as a long-time comrade.

The Bärnbach volunteer fire brigade is deeply affected by the loss of such a committed member. "With deep pain and great grief, we say goodbye to our comrade, which was torn out of life much too early in the age of 62," said the members on their social media. The deceased had served in different functions for over 40 years and always showed extraordinary commitment to the community. Tragically, the fire brigade colleagues who were called to help their friend had to find them dead. Kleine Zeitung further reported that the municipality had to cancel a planned event and that the fire brigade would like to organize a torch sea as a memorial campaign. This gesture shows the deep connection and pain of the comrades about the loss of a friend and colleague.

In this difficult time, various offers of help are available to support people in crisis situations. The police are also available for people who experience or are affected by violence. A crisis intervention team will help those affected to process the terrible events and offer support.