Shock in Graz: Amo run at school demands nine fatalities!

Shock in Graz: Amo run at school demands nine fatalities!

On Tuesday morning, June 10, 2025, a devastating killing spree occurred at a school in Dreienschützengasse in Graz, in which nine people lost their lives. There are six female and three male students among the fatalities, and at least one adult. The alleged perpetrator, a 22-year-old man, probably committed suicide. The police and the Ministry of the Interior held a press conference at 3 p.m. to announce further information about the incident that put the city in mourning.  5min.at reports that the emergency services were alerted at around 10 a.m.

The killing spree not only demanded fatalities; Seven people were seriously injured and are currently in the operating room. However, the number of injuries could still increase. In Styria, an increased blood requirement has been determined, which is why the Red Cross urgently asks for blood donation. According to initial investigations, the motif of the perpetrator in bullying could have been, which also reinforces the tragedy of this act. Two firearms, a pistol and a shotgun, were used in the incident.

reactions of politics and security forces

The reactions of the political leaders were expected to be affected as expected. Chancellor Christian Stocker and Governor Mario Kunasek expressed their sympathy with the victims and their families and thanked the emergency services for their quick reaction. The state police director Gerald Ortner confirmed that the perpetrator came from the Graz area. Primar Christian Kammerlander, who deals with the injured, also commented on the tragic situation of those affected.

In the middle of this tragedy, a three -day state mourning was proclaimed. In order to give those affected a little support, a crisis intervention team was set up that supervises parents and students on site. In addition, the police have launched an upload platform, about which witnesses can provide information on the crime. The students and teachers were evacuated into a safe area, the ASKÖ stadium.

crisis management in schools

In order to be able to react better to such critical situations in the future, the Styrian educational directorate has published a guide for schools. This comprises 28 pages and gives recommendations for dealing with crisis situations, including gauge. An important aspect of this guideline emphasizes that responsibility is at the school and the school management, in close cooperation with a coordination team for crises. In the event of a killing run, immediate measures must be taken to protect the life and health of all people.

• Important recommendations in the event of a killing spree:
• classroom not left.
• Sain or barricaded doors.
• people should lie flat on the floor.
• Avoid the window and switch off cell phones.
• Wait for the arrival of the police.

The situation in Graz tragically shows how important comprehensive preparation for such critical incidents is in schools. The guideline of the educational directorate ensures that schools will be better prepared in the future in order to react appropriately to dangers and to ensure the safety of the students. It is hoped that this tragedy can help strengthen preventive measures in order to prevent similar things in the future. Newspaper