Memorial celebrations in Graz: reminder to the victims of the 2015 amocray

Memorial celebrations in Graz: reminder to the victims of the 2015 amocray

Graz, Österreich - On June 20, 2015, an amocran shook the city of Graz. A 26-year-old refugee from Bosnia, Alen R., raced through the city center with a green SUV and left a picture of the destruction. In this incident, three people, including a four -year -old child, were killed, and 36 others were seriously injured. The trip lasted about 2.5 kilometers and ended in front of a police inspection in Schmiedgasse, where the driver was arrested. Before the killing ride, Alen R. had already attacked his fellow human beings with a knife. Investigations into possible religious backgrounds of the crime were taken, accompanied by nationwide discussions about the psychological aspects of such acts. After several months of dealing with several months, Alen R. was found in September 2016 to be accountable and sentenced to life in prison. Despite the dismissal of information about his mental health, most recently he was found dead in his cell on September 23, 2023, with suicide being considered likely.

In memory of the victims of the amocray in Graz, several commemorative celebrations will take place in the city in the coming week. On Sunday, June 15, 2025, a memorial service from the Catholic parish church of St. Vinzenz will be broadcast live at 10:00 a.m. On Tuesday, June 17th, there is a commemorative meeting of the state parliament at 9:00 a.m. on the agenda, followed by an interreligious commemoration from the Graz Cathedral at 6:30 p.m. These events are intended to commemorate both the victims and offer space for collective mourning and pausing. According to [ots.at] (https://www.ots.at/presseaus-sung/ots_20250613_ots0109/orf-iii-schwerzeitze- von-15-bis-2-juni-memorial celebration-in-graz-42-wien island festival) is an essential possibility not to be forgotten to leave and strengthen the cohesion in the community.

interplay of memory and celebrations

In the context of these events, it is important to remember the dramatic fates associated with amotovers. The term "amok" has its origin in Malay and describes a situation in which someone attacks and kills in blind anger. These acts, often in public spaces, not only demand human life, but also leave mental scars in society. The social discussions about security and prevention have increased after several amotlets, as recently executed in stistinsta.com. The trend towards stricter security precautions at public events is obvious; Nevertheless, the challenge remains to cope with individual acts of violent nature in an open society.