Austria School Shooting: 10 Students Killed in Graz Tragedy

Graz School Shooting: Ten Students Dead, Gun Laws Questioned A horrific shooting at a school in Graz, Austria, has claimed the lives of ten students. The attack, carried out by a 21-year-old former student, has shocked the nation and sparked renewed debate about gun control. Police confirmed that six girls and three boys were killed in the attack, with another student later dying in hospital. The assailant used a pistol and a rifle, both legally obtained. "It was a scene of unimaginable horror," said a police spokesperson, who declined to be named. "Officers arrived to find students injured and deceased. The scene was chaotic." Eyewitnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots and seeing students fleeing in terror. The school was immediately locked down, and emergency services responded swiftly. The attacker, whose identity has not yet been released, died by suicide at the scene. The motives behind the attack remain unclear, and investigations are underway. The tragedy has highlighted the ongoing debate about gun laws in Austria. While the country has relatively strict gun regulations, the easy acquisition of the weapons used in the attack has raised questions about the effectiveness of the current system. The incident has prompted calls for stricter gun control measures and increased mental health support for young people. The community is in mourning, and support services have been established to help those affected by the tragedy. The focus now turns to understanding the events that led to this devastating loss of life and preventing future tragedies.