Graz School Shooting: Nine Dead, Nation Mourns

School Shooting in Graz, Austria: Nine Dead, Community in Mourning A tragic school shooting in Graz, Austria, on June 10, 2025, left at least nine people dead and numerous others injured. The attack occurred in the mid-morning hours at a local high school. A 21-year-old former student opened fire in two classrooms before taking his own life. "It was a horrific scene," said L Evai Ren áta, an RTL reporter on the scene. "The tension was palpable as we arrived. People were walking slowly, stunned, as news crews arrived in increasing numbers." Authorities quickly secured the area, and emergency services rushed to the school. Parents anxiously awaited news of their children outside the police cordon. One mother described receiving a terrifying call from her son: "My son called, saying they were shooting and he thought he was going to die." She learned hours later he survived. The incident has shocked the city of Graz, known for its peaceful atmosphere and the good reputation of the school. The Austrian Chancellor visited the scene to express his condolences, and a three-day national mourning period has been declared. While the investigation is ongoing, the event underscores the urgent need to address violence and bullying in schools. The focus now shifts to supporting the survivors, healing the community, and preventing future tragedies.