Rauflauf in Graz: Ten dead and a nation in mourning

Rauflauf in Graz: Ten dead and a nation in mourning

Graz, Österreich - On June 10, 2025, a killing spree occurred at a high school in Graz, which plunges the country into deep grief. The perpetrator, a 21-year-old Austrian and former student of the school, killed a total of ten people before he committed suicide. At first nine fatalities could be found, but another seriously injured woman, who was one of the victims, later succumbed to her injuries. The police were alerted in the afternoon at 3:15 p.m. after shots and screams were heard. At this point, over 300 police forces were on duty to control the situation.

The weapons used, a long weapon and a short weapon were both legally obsessed. According to reports, the perpetrator had acquired a Glock pistol and a shotgun a few days before the incident. The gunman apparently acted alone, and a farewell letter he left behind gave no evidence of his motifs. According to media reports, bullying could have played a role in the perpetrators' revenge fitting, which experts consider a possible factor for his actions in the run -up to the killing spree.

grief and social effects

In Austria, a funeral minute was called for the victims of the killing spree, which took place on June 11th at 10 a.m. Numerous people took part in a funeral service in Graz, where candles were placed as a memory of the dead. Chancellor Christian Stocker described the tragedy as a "national tragedy" and called for social solidarity. In view of the severity of the incident, a three -day state griever was decided in the federal government. Numerous political events, including party days, were canceled or postponed to take the invoice.

The director of public security, Franz Ruf, said that the perpetrator had met all legal requirements for gun ownership. The Austrian Weapons Act regulates the possession and use of firearms and provides for the purchase of a gun ownership card for certain weapons categories. Nevertheless, a discussion about adequacy and gaps in the current regulations are expected. Many experts demand that the laws are broken and possible security risks are eliminated.

The weapons law in Austria

The Austrian weapons law aims to ensure security and sense of responsibility in dealing with weapons. Ownership of certain weapons is possible. For the legal acquisition of firearms, the age of majority as well as the proof of expertise and a perfect police certificate is necessary. A psychological report is also required for certain weapons. Weapons are divided into different categories, with categories A and B standing for weapons that are forbidden and subject to approval.

The tragic events in Graz also triggered a public debate about the strict or rather lax provisions on weapon security in Austria, which is fueled, among other things, by comparing the strict regulations in Germany. Experts fear that inadequate security measures and social exclusion could lead to further potential for violence.

The investigation into the incident is still in progress, and the police hope to gain further knowledge about the possible motives of the perpetrator. Such tragic incidents not only raise questions about individual responsibility, but also for the social perception of young people in crisis situations.

Further information on the killing run is available at Vol.at , for the minute of funeral at TAZ and on the weapons law in Austria at styrian-wirtschaft.at .