Grief in Graz: AMOSLauf at school demands many life

Grief in Graz: AMOSLauf at school demands many life

On Tuesday, a tragic killing spree occurred in Borg Dreierschützengasse in Graz, in which nine students aged 14 to 17 and a teacher were killed. The alleged perpetrator, a 21-year-old and former student of the school, then committed suicide. Events triggered stunned nationwide and grief that are still noticeable.

In the LKH University Clinic, six patients continue to be treated. There are four of them in the intensive care unit, while two people could already be moved to the normal ward. One of the people who was previously in critical condition is now stable. Another injured person is supervised in the LKH Graz II/West, who is also treated stable, but continues to be treated in intensive care. In the UKH Graz, four other patients are in stable condition, with follow -up operations necessary - one with facial injuries and the other with one knee injury.

the crime scene and the reactions

on Tuesday evening, the day of the killing spree, a funeral minute was held all over the country, supported by national churches and ORF. The Federal Government took the events into account by postponing planned decisions and officially recognizing grief. In the coming days, a three -day state griever was launched, classic black -hung flags and flags were placed on half mast. Numerous events were canceled nationwide.

A talent reconstruction in the school should offer further insights into the crime and possible motifs of the perpetrator. During the search of his apartment, a non -functional pipe bomb and a farewell letter were found, which was intended as a message to the parents. A farewell video that the perpetrator had sent to his mother also appeared. When asked about the motives, Interior Minister Gerhard Karner and the police reported that media reports on bullying could not be confirmed.

social implications

The events in Graz are part of a worrying trend of violent acts in schools. Studies show that many of the perpetrators are former or current students of the institutions in such events. According to an analysis that also takes international incidents into account, countries such as the United States, Finland, Germany and Japan have recorded high number of victims in shootings in schools. In many cases, bullying and uncontrolled access to firearms are factors that promote violence.

The case of Graz could improve a broader discussion about security in schools, access to weapons and social responsibility for the prevention of violence in schools. Experts emphasize the need to create supportive environments and to actively promote mental health in order to prevent such tragedies in the future

Overall, the company faces the challenge of learning from these events and developing sustainable solutions in order to ensure the safety and well -being of students in educational institutions. The shootout on Borg Dreierschützengasse remains a dark chapter in the history of Austria, which will continue to have a long time.