Amo threat in Guntramsdorf: 19-year-old arrested! Student evacuated!

Amo threat in Guntramsdorf: 19-year-old arrested! Student evacuated!

On Monday, June 17, 2025, there was an amocular threat to the local middle school in Guntramsdorf, Mödling, Lower Austria. The incident was triggered by an email that received the evening before and with the threat of a killing spree. This led to an immediate evacuation of the school, in which all students and teachers were led out of the building for their safety. The headmaster informed the parents about the electronic class book and made it clear that the evacuation was only a "pure precaution". The police were alerted at 8:25 a.m. and quickly appeared with a strong contingent to secure the school premises.

The pupils were guided out of the classrooms under the pretext of "recharging fresh air". They had to leave their utensils and cell phones in the classrooms. After leaving the school, the students were asked to be picked up or go home. Parking vehicles was prohibited from the school premises, and parents were asked to stay five minutes away. The police searched the school building and the site thoroughly.

arrest of the suspect

After intensive investigations, the police were able to find a 19-year-old suspect from Mödling, who is suspected of writing the amocation. The investigators identified the alleged perpetrator thanks to digital traces and carried out a house search, in which several electronic devices such as smartphone, laptop and PC were ensured. At this point, the suspect was not yet confessed, which is why measures were taken at the order of the public prosecutor to avoid risk of blackout and repetition. The man was then taken to the Vienna Neustadt judiciary. The evaluation of the seized devices and other intermittent interpretations are currently underway.

The incidents in Guntramsdorf throw a light on the recurring problems of school power and amok threats. According to an article on Humanium , shootings worldwide are a serious problem. In many cases, the perpetrators are former students or external people. Psychological factors such as bullying or neglect are common triggers. Although only a small percentage of the perpetrators has mental disorders, access to firearms is a decisive factor for the severity of the incidents.

security measures and outlook

In the coming days, increased safety precautions are planned at the MS and Borg Guntramsdorf. Police officers will regularly patrol the school premises. The school has already announced that there are strict measures against falsely or real threats to avoid future incidents. These events show once again how important preventive measures and respectful coexistence are in schools in order to strengthen the feeling of security from both students and teachers.

My district provides detailed information about the evacuation and reactions of the parents. The dangers of school violence and social responsibility in these questions remain an important topic of discussion.