AMOSLauf in Graz: Tragedy in school demands 11 dead!

AMOSLauf in Graz: Tragedy in school demands 11 dead!

Dreierschützengasse, 8020 Graz, Österreich - On June 10, 2025, a tragic killing spree at the Borg school in the Dreierschützengasse occurred in Graz, Austria. A 21-year-old former student entered the school building and opened the fire. The police and rescue workers were immediately alerted after shots and screams were reported from the building. The first emergency services arrived at the crime scene shortly after 10 a.m., while the Eko Cobra was on site at 10:08 a.m. and sent six emergency services to the building for the safety of those present, reports Krone.at .

The perpetrator, who was in possession of a gun ownership card, scored several doors to the classrooms with a shotgun and then used a fist firearm. Before he committed suicide in a school toilet, he sent his mother a video in which he revealed his plans. A total of nine young people and a teacher died during the killing spree; Among the dead are mostly Austrians, with the exception of a young person with Polish citizenship. The Interior Minister and Chancellor commented on the tragedy and announced a state grants, while in numerous churches mourning fairs were held for the victims, such as Merkur.de

The consequences of the tragedy

The police confirmed that the perpetrator acted alone and there were no further dangers to the environment. At least 30 people are recorded for the injured, including two adults and five young people who are in a critical condition. Six patients are currently being treated in the LKH University Clinic, four of them in the intensive care unit and two on the normal ward. Four other patients are in a stable state in the UKH Graz, but follow -up operations are necessary, as from the information from krone.at .

at 10 a.m. the following day, June 11th, a minute of fun was held throughout Austria. Churches heralded the funeral bells, while the ORF program was interrupted and public transport kept for one minute. This gesture illustrated national dismay and grief about what happened.

social debate on weapons laws and prevention

The incident also raises questions about weapons legislation in Austria, especially since the perpetrator, despite psychological examinations, was in possession of a weapon. According to reports, it is believed that the perpetrator has had bullying experiences during his school days. This highlights the topic of violence and bullying in schools, which has been intensively researched in recent years. At the University of Vienna, for example, studies on violence, aggression and social relationships are carried out in multicultural school classes, such as "https://www.schulpsychologie.at/gestpraeVEREIVEL

The results of this research are of central importance for the development of prevention and intervention programs that aim to reduce violence in schools. The self-evaluation instrument Aveo 2.0, which was further developed in 2021-2022, serves as a basis for decision-making measures and supports teacher teams in self-reflection.