AMOSLauf in Graz: Federal government shocked - appointments canceled!

AMOSLauf in Graz: Federal government shocked - appointments canceled!

On Tuesday morning, June 10, 2025, a devastating killing spree occurred at a school in Grazer Dreienschützengasse. This tragic incident, which started around 10 a.m., led to at least nine deaths and several seriously injured among students and teachers. According to OE24, the Federal Government has canceled all dates of the day due to the dramatic events. A press conference that was planned as a review of "100 -day government", including Federal Chancellor Christian Stocker and Vice Chancellor Andreas Babler, was deleted.

The situation on site remains tense. Police spokesman Fritz Grundnig reported that the situation was unclear and that the shooter might also be suicide. [Salzburg24] (https://www.salzburg24.at/news/oesterreich/massmasslicher-amoclauf-dote- und-gerwerkhrene-an-grazer-school-art-art-232724) reported that the population was asked to avoid the school and to follow the instructions of the security forces. The police mobilized a large contingent to control the situation.

consolidation of information

The previous reports vary in their information on the victims, while some media speak of up to five deaths, the police cannot confirm this. Interior Minister Gerhard Karner (ÖVP) is on the way to Graz to get an idea of ​​the situation. So far, background information is hardly available and investigations are underway. This amoclauf tragedy raises questions about security at schools.

scientists and experts point out that amo runs generally do not suddenly occur, but have a history of development. An article in the Ärzteblatt emphasized that parents, teachers and classmates should take warning signals seriously. Early indicators include performance waste, withdrawal and signs of aggression. It is crucial that schools are better equipped with specialists such as school psychologists to prevent such tragedies in the future.

At the same time, criticism of politics becomes loud. A lack of preventive measures and the fact that computer games controlled by violence can demonstrably have an impact on amo runs is a central topic in the public discussion. The German Philologists' Association calls for more resources for psychological care in schools in order to recognize the dangers at an early stage and to react adequately to it.

Today's events triggered a wave of grief and dismay in the population. The hope is now on a quick and comprehensive clarification of the incident and an intensive examination of the underlying causes.