Shock in Graz: Amo run at school - ten dead after a bloody attack!

Shock in Graz: Amo run at school - ten dead after a bloody attack!

On Tuesday, a tragic killing spree occurred in Graz, in which ten people, including nine students and a teacher, and the perpetrator died himself. The 21-year-old Arthur A., ​​a former student of the affected school on Borg Dreierschützengasse, had posted a photo in a social network shortly before the crime. This picture, which showed the bottom of a school toilet and his shoes, was published only nine minutes before its armed assault, which indicates its meticulous planning. Reports indicate that he was inspired by the school massacre at the Columbine High School, since his profile picture showed one of the Columbine attacks and he often played shooter games in which he spent eight to ten hours a day.

Arthur A. entered school with a backpack full of weapons and ammunition at 9:43 a.m. In a toilet facility on the third floor, he equipped himself with a weapon belt and safety glasses before he started his killing spree. After six minutes of intensive shooting, firing on his victims with a Glock 19 and a sawn -off shotgun, he committed suicide in the school toilet. A police operation that took place at 10:06 a.m. arrived when there were no more shots. The officers were quickly on site after several emergency calls were received by screams and shots.

causes and investigations

The police found that the perpetrator was inconspicuous and had not committed any previous crimes. He legally owned the weapons because he received a gun ownership card shortly before the summer holidays, although he had previously been found to be unsuitable in a psychological test of the Federal Army. For data protection reasons, negative reports that pointed out mental instability were not transmitted to the responsible authorities. It is now being investigated how this failure of the authorities could occur and whether Arthur A. may have acted at school for bullying.

A commemoration in Graz and a three -day state mourning were proclaimed that ended with the ringing of the Pummerin. The National Security Council met to analyze the background of the killing spree. It is also criticized that psychological care for those affected is considered inadequate. Investigators analyze personal objects of the perpetrator to clarify motifs, and a farewell letter was also found, but without indications of a specific motive for the crime. Further investigations will continue.

social debate about amotlets

The tragedy in Graz once again raises the question of the causes of amotlets that are often associated with mental illnesses. According to reports, amo runs are usually the result of complex social factors. Scientists indicate that although mental illnesses are a risk factor, but not the sole cause of such violent acts. A stronger focus on improving psychological support offers could be crucial to prevent such incidents in the future. People with extremist views and a strong need for attention are often the perpetrators of such acts, which should be taken into account in the debate about the prevention of amotlets. lies in mental illness, but also in a feeling of hopelessness.

In the coming days, schools in other federal states will be put under special observation to intensify the safety precautions. It remains to be seen what effects this terrible act on society and future legislation will have in the area of ​​weapons laws, while the grief for the lost life is still omnipresent.