Bloody amoking in Graz: Ex-colleague shoots lawyer assistant!

Bloody amoking in Graz: Ex-colleague shoots lawyer assistant!

In a dramatic turn, the judiciary in Graz targets a 33-year-old prospective lawyer who is said to be involved in drug trafficking. In the summer of 2024 the man was temporarily arrested and reported that he had made a living through drug deals. According to the Kronen Zeitung he also admitted that he was involved in criminal machinations for over a year and called other suspects that are active in drug business in Europe. It was described as a small bike in a larger drug ring that is said to have traded cannabis and cocaine - imported from Spain. The investigation aimed at alleged dealers and consumers, and several charges have already been raised in this complex case.

bloody deed in the law firm

While the judiciary deals with drug trafficking, another incident graz shakes. On Friday afternoon everything looked peacefully in the city center of Graz when a major operation by the police suddenly changed the picture. A 29-year-old man had shot a 23-year-old employee in a law firm before taking his own life. According to the Kleine Zeitung at around 11:35 a.m., when the perpetrator broke into the law firm with a rifle and had only been working there for two years. A crisis intervention team was called on site, while the investigators continue to analyze the background and motif of the perpetrator. The suspect was previously unobtrusive, but had recently worked in the same law firm before dissolving the employment relationship.

Both incidents throw a bright light on the current social challenges in Graz. While the investigation into drug trafficking is becoming increasingly complex, many are wondering how such violent outbreaks can occur within a former working relationship.