Graz stands together: City pays funeral costs for amoclauf victims

Graz stands together: City pays funeral costs for amoclauf victims

On Tuesday, June 11, 2025, a tragic killing spree at the school in Dreierschützengasse in Graz occurred. Ten people, including six women, three men and the alleged perpetrator, died in this incident. In addition, twelve other people were injured. Chancellor Christian Stocker described this day as the "dark day in our country's history". The police were alerted at 10:00 a.m. and was able to control the situation within 17 minutes. Over 300 emergency services, including the special unit Cobra, secured the school building and evacuated the students: inside. The perpetrator who committed suicide in a toilet facility was not known to the police and had legally acquired weapons, including a long weapon and a fist fir weapon.

In the result of the killing spree, the city of Graz has decided extensive support for the families concerned. Mayor Elke Kahr (KPÖ) confirmed that the city will cover the funeral costs for the victims. Relatives can submit their bills directly to the mayor's office. In addition to this urban aid, many private individuals, companies and artists also show solidarity. In the course of this, the "Ui-Bar" in Graz donates half of its weekend turnover and does not respect party music out of respect for the victims. The Graz ice cream parlor "Die Eisperl" is also committed and offers support. In addition, the German rapper Katja Krasavice offered her help to help the victims.

grief and cohesion in Graz

The killing spree affected the population in Graz, many people experience mourning, shock and uncertainty. In this context, a place of encounter and processing was set up in the Helmut-List-Halle where psychological care is offered. The Ministry of Education has also set up a hotline for support. Minister of Education Christoph Return emphasized the importance of maintaining schools as safe places of peace.

The grief for the lost life is accompanied by the three -day state grants of the federal government, while public events are suspended. On Wednesday, at 10:00 a.m., a nationwide minute of fun will be held. Mayor Elke Kahr commented on and spoke of a deeply sad day for the city, which underlined the importance of cohesion in such difficult times Graz. reports .

psychological support and recommendations

In response to this incident, the professional association of Austrian psychologists (Böp) has created an information sheet that contains recommendations for action for teachers, parents and relatives in dealing with affected children and adolescents. Böp President Dr. Beate Wimmer-Puchinger emphasizes that coping with crisis takes time, space and support. Clinical psychologists, specializing in trauma psychology and emergency psychology, can be found via the psychologist search engine to provide the necessary support Böp reports .