Shock in Graz: Amo run demands ten fatalities and shocking finds

Shock in Graz: Amo run demands ten fatalities and shocking finds

On Tuesday, June 11, 2025, a killing spree in Graz shook the nation. A 21-year-old opened the fire at his former school and left a trace of terror. Ten people died in the attack, many more were traumatized. The perpetrator, whose identity was not announced, committed suicide after the crime. Chancellor Christian Stocker ordered a three -day state griever in a shocking step.

The police found a non -functional pipe bomb, a farewell video and a handwritten letter when searching the perpetrator's apartment. The video was aimed at the perpetrator's mother, the letter to his parents. Both documents are currently evaluated. Despite the unusability of the pipe bomb, it is examined in terms of crime in order to clarify possible connections to the crime.

grief and security

In the middle of dismay, there is grief throughout Austria. Events have been canceled and a nationwide minute of fun will be made at 10 a.m. The security authorities are concerned about possible imitations. After the killing spree, there were already threats to schools, which caused the police to take increased security precautions and initiate intensive investigations.

The investigation into the matter of the tile run, but many questions about escalation remain open. Experts discuss the backgrounds of gauge and find that they are often the result of deeply sitting emotional problems. The court psychiatrist Heidi Kastner explains that around 50% of the gunners suffer from mental illnesses and are often motivated by a feeling of neglect or injustice.

a complex phenomenon

perpetrators of amo runs are often inconspicuous and socially integrated, which also makes prevention more difficult. Castner referring to previous cases such as the 1999 Columbine attack, she emphasizes that many such violent acts are planned and that the aim is to cause maximum damage. Information on social media could help potential perpetrators, but these platforms also offer a source of inspiration.

Overall, the question of prevention of amo runs remains complex. Experts recommend not publishing the names and pictures of perpetrators in order not to attract unnecessary attention. The sad events in Graz throw a light on the challenge of preventing such tragedies and sensitizing society to this topic.

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