Grief and Hope: Graz mourns the basis of the killing spree - benefit concert planned

Grief and Hope: Graz mourns the basis of the killing spree - benefit concert planned

Graz, Österreich - On June 16, 2025, a tragic killing spree occurred in Graz, in which a 21-year-old former student cost ten people. The incident happened around 10:00 a.m. in the Borg Dreierschützengasse educational institution, where the perpetrator used a shotgun and a bell pistol. So far there has been no clear information about the exact motifs of the perpetrator; Experts should be asked about this in order to explore the background of the crime. The young man had spent three years at school, repeated a class and finally left it.

As a result of the killing spree, the police mobilized resources in order not only to secure the crime scene, but also to have support for the students and teachers on site. Pupils and teachers gathered to deal with the incident in the school's list. A crisis intervention team (KIT) and the protection psychological service were also on site to offer psychological support. For those who need help, a hotline was set up to assist the victims and their relatives.

Investigations and witness call

The investigation, which is led by the specialized group "Luctus", is currently concentrating on the perpetrator's social media activities. By Monday morning, 852 files have already been uploaded on an active upload platform, including 382 videos. This platform, which can be reached at https://upload.bmi.gv.at/ , remains open to witnesses to collect information.

The police continue to show presence in front of the crime scene and have discussions with teaching staff at other schools. School operations on the affected educational institution was released until Friday; The students have the opportunity to get voluntarily. Before the regular school operations are resumed, the building is subjected to a thorough investigation by the police.

memorial events and benefit concert

To commemorate the victim, two memorial events are planned in Graz on Tuesday, June 16. A commemoration meeting will take place in the state parliament at 9:00 a.m. In addition, a benefit concert by the Graz Studio Music Group Music Deluxe will take place in the Joanneumviertel on Thursday, Corpus Christi Day. The proceeds of this concert should benefit the financing of psychological aftercare for the students of Borg Dreienschützengasse.

The education director Elisabeth Meixner expressed dismayed about the tragic event and the associated claims to the affected students and teachers. Two classes were particularly affected, one in the lower and one on the upper floor of the school. While the Matura appointments can be stretched by July 4th, it is up to the teachers to decide on the necessary performance assessments.

The entire incident not only caused great grief and dismay in Graz, but also throughout Austria. The consequences of the killing spree will continue to have a long time, and the city mobilizes all the necessary means to help those affected.